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La Grave Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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La Grave Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for La Grave

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This is the Snow Forecast for La Grave, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 07:33 PDT.

La Grave Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours6in
Next 7 Days10in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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Forecast for today in La Grave

Max 54°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,543ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.

Powder Alert!

Updated 05 May 2025 07:40 PDT

Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for La Grave over the next 2 days.

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Alpe d'Huez (11 miles from La Grave) is reporting "Hard".

La Grave Snow Report

Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (11 miles from La Grave)

Alpe d'Huez Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths79in
Snow ConditionsHard

La Grave 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for La Grave from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
11,811ft
24°F
Snow
+2in
31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3in
20°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
23°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
23°F
Mixed
29°F
Snow
+1in
27°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
8,202ft
37°F
Light Snow
+2in
44°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3in
35°F
Mixed
+1in
39°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
42°F
Snow
40°F
Mixed
4,593ft
54°F
Lt Rain
56°F
Fair
49°F
Mixed
49°F
Mixed
51°F
Cloud
56°F
Shwrs
56°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 7,543ft
to 6,722ft

varying 7,871ft
to 6,886ft

varying 6,854ft
to 6,001ft

varying 6,985ft
to 6,263ft

varying 7,444ft
to 6,296ft

varying 8,133ft
to 7,969ft

varying 8,166ft
to 8,035ft

Max Town54°F56°F49°F49°F51°F56°F56°F
Min Town43°F40°F40°F39°F39°F41°F44°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.

La Grave 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 53°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,543ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°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

Tue
06

up to 2in New Snow

MixedMixedShwrsShwrs

Clear spells early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,199ft to 7,182ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2in New Snow

FogSnowMixedCloud

Fog first, snow showers at altitude then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 6,854ft to 5,968ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

MixedCloudMixedMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 6,985ft to 6,263ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°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

Fri
09

New Snow

FogMixedCloudFog

Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.

Snow Line from 7,444ft to 6,296ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 1in New Snow

ClearMixedStormMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then thunderstorms, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 8,133ft to 7,969ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 1in New Snow

MixedCloudShwrsCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 8,166ft to 8,035ft, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for La Grave, 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 La Grave, 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.

La Grave Snow Forecast updated at 07:33 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near La Grave

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near La Grave
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes9in 16in
Les Menuires8in 15in
Val Thorens8in 14in
Alpe d'Huez9in 13in
Vaujany7in 12in
Le Corbier9in 10in
Montgenèvre5in 5in
Chamrousse2in 2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Grave

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