Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre
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This is the Snow Forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 03:35 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe du Grand Serre.
Forecast for today in Alpe du Grand Serre
Max 44°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
New Snow
Light rain early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 6,854ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.
Alpe d'Huez (12 miles from Alpe du Grand Serre) is reporting “Hard” with 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (12 miles from Alpe du Grand Serre)
| Upper Snow Depths | 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
Alpe du Grand Serre 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | ||||||
| 7,152ft | 39°F
| 38°F
| 36°F
 | 39°F
 | 43°F
| 47°F
 | 48°F
|
| 5,823ft | 40°F
| 38°F
| 41°F
 | 43°F
| 47°F
| 52°F
| 53°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 4,495ft | 44°F
| 41°F
| 45°F
| 47°F
| 53°F
 | 55°F
| 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,854ft | varying 6,329ft | |||||
| Max Town | 44°F | 41°F | 45°F | 47°F | 53°F | 55°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 38°F | 36°F | 38°F | 38°F | 38°F | 42°F | 45°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Alpe du Grand Serre Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 44°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
New Snow
Light rain early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 6,854ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.
Max 41°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then light rain later.
Max 45°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,329ft to 5,804ft, with rain below.
Max 47°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 53°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then light rain showers, fair later.
Max 55°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 57°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Alpe du Grand Serre, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Forecast updated at 03:35 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alpe du Grand Serre
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 7in | 14in | |||||||
| La Grave | 9in | 14in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 9in | 12in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 6in | 10in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Dévoluy | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 1in | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpe du Grand Serre
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpe du Grand Serre, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpe du Grand Serre, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Alpe du Grand Serre is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Alpe du Grand Serre will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Alpe du Grand Serre for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.