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Grande Galaxie Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Grande Galaxie Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 03:32 PDT.

Grande Galaxie Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount-
Next 48 Hours5in
Next 7 Days7in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grande Galaxie.

Forecast for today in Grande Galaxie

Max 56°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 7,018ft, with rain below.

Grande Galaxie has 5in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Grande Galaxie Snow Report

Snow report from Montgenèvre (16 miles from Grande Galaxie)

Montgenèvre Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths67in
Lower Snow Depths59in
Snow Conditions-

Grande Galaxie 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
11,811ft
23°F
Light Snow
+2in
24°F
Snow
+2in
20°F
Light Snow
+1in
24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
22°F
Mixed
29°F
Snow
28°F
Snow
7,874ft
42°F
Snow
44°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
35°F
Mixed
+1in
40°F
Cloud
38°F
Cloud
44°F
Snow
42°F
Snow
3,937ft
56°F
Cloud
59°F
Shwrs
51°F
Mixed
56°F
Cloud
56°F
Cloud
59°F
Cloud
59°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 7,805ft
to 7,018ft

varying 7,772ft
to 7,051ft

varying 7,313ft
to 6,722ft

varying 7,740ft
to 7,444ft

varying 8,133ft
to 8,002ft

varying 8,100ft
to 8,002ft

Max Town56°F59°F51°F56°F56°F59°F59°F
Min Town45°F45°F42°F40°F42°F43°F46°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.

Grande Galaxie 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 56°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 7,018ft, with rain below.

Max 59°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudStormShwrs

Cloudy, thunderstorms, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,772ft to 7,051ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1in New Snow

FogMixedMixedCloud

Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,313ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 56°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 59°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudMixed

Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 59°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 59°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 8,100ft to 8,002ft, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie, 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 Grande Galaxie, 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.

Grande Galaxie Snow Forecast updated at 03:32 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Grande Galaxie

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grande Galaxie
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes9in 16in
Alpe d'Huez9in 13in
Vaujany7in 12in
Le Corbier9in 10in
La Grave6in 10in
Montgenèvre5in 5in
Serre Chevalier4in 5in
Sauze d'Oulx3in 4in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grande Galaxie

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grande Galaxie, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grande Galaxie, 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 Grande Galaxie 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 Grande Galaxie 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 Grande Galaxie 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.