Snow Forecasts for 297 French Ski Areas - 1 May 2025

France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in France?

When will it next snow in France?

There is snow forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 37 Ski Resorts including La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, Val Thorens and Val d'Isère.

Forecast updated : 01 May 2025 14:39 UTC

How much snow is there in France?

The deepest reported snow in France is in Bonneval-sur-Arc, which reports snow depths of 310cm 122in on upper slopes and 60cm 24in lower down.

Snow report updated : 01 May 2025 05:10 UTC

When did it last snow in France?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France on Thursday 24^th April 2025, in at least 12 Ski Resorts including Chamonix, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Les Deux Alpes and Val Thorens.

Snow report updated : 01 May 2025 05:10 UTC

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Top French Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in France with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast	7 Day
Vaujany	33cm 13in
Chamonix	32cm 13in
La Grave	31cm 12in
Alpe d'Huez	29cm 11in
Champagny en Vanoise	28cm 11in
The Three Valleys	28cm 11in
Les Deux Alpes	27cm 11in
Saint Martin de Belleville	27cm 11in
Les Menuires	26cm 10in
Montchavin-Les Coches	24cm 9in

Forecast updated : 01 May 2025 14:39 UTC

Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report	Upper
Bonneval-sur-Arc	310cm 122in
Cauterets	310cm 122in
Peisey-Vallandry	300cm 118in
Les Arcs	290cm 114in
Oz-en-Oisans	290cm 114in
Vaujany	290cm 114in
Les Deux Alpes	285cm 112in
Chamonix	250cm 98in
Val Thorens	220cm 87in
Alpe d'Huez	200cm 79in

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French Ski Resorts - Forecast Snow Comparison

The latest snow forecasts for Ski Resorts in France - please note that all ski resorts can be affected by weather at short notice, and you should check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

French Snow Forecasts
Snow Report and Forecast	48 Hr	7 Day	Snow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez	2cm 1in	33cm 13in	Hard
Argentière	1cm -	17cm 6in	Not Known
Avoriaz	-	-	Not Known
Ax les Thermes	-	1cm -	Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains	3cm 1in	36cm 14in	-
Cambre d'Aze	-	-	-
Chamonix	6cm 2in	32cm 13in	Spring Snow High
Champagny en Vanoise	2cm 1in	28cm 11in	-
Chamrousse	-	24cm 9in	-
Châtel	-	-	-
Courchevel	-	15cm 6in	-
Flaine	-	15cm 6in	Not Known
Font Romeu	-	1cm -	Not Known
Isola 2000	-	5cm 2in	-
La Chapelle d'Abondance	-	-	-
La Clusaz	-	5cm 2in	Hard
La Joue du Loup	-	3cm 1in	-
La Plagne	3cm 1in	22cm 9in	-
La Rosière	-	8cm 3in	-
La Tania	-	30cm 12in	Spring Snow
Le Corbier	-	30cm 12in	Spring Snow High
Le Grand Bornand	-	1cm -	Not Known
Les Angles	-	1cm -	Not Known
Les Arcs	5cm 2in	41cm 16in	Wet Snow
Les Carroz	-	8cm 3in	-
Les Contamines	-	2cm 1in	Not Known
Les Deux Alpes	2cm 1in	27cm 11in	Fresh Snow High Soft Snow Low
Les Gets	-	6cm 3in	-
Les Houches	-	1cm -	Not Known
Les Menuires	1cm -	26cm 10in	Wet Snow
Les Orres	-	11cm 4in	-
Les Saisies	-	-	Not Known
Megève	-	10cm 4in	-
Mont Ventoux	-	-	-
Montchavin-Les Coches	3cm 1in	24cm 9in	-
Montgenèvre	-	5cm 2in	-
Morillon	-	9cm 4in	Not Known
Morzine	-	9cm 4in	Hard
Méribel	-	37cm 14in	Not Known
Peisey-Vallandry	-	7cm 3in	-
Praz sur Arly	-	-	-
Puy Saint Vincent	-	10cm 4in	Soft Snow High Wet Low
Risoul	-	7cm 3in	Spring Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville	-	27cm 11in	-
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise	-	21cm 8in	Not Known
Samoëns	-	2cm 1in	Spring Snow
Serre Chevalier	-	4cm 2in	Hard
St Gervais Mont-Blanc	-	1cm 1in	Not Known
The Three Valleys	3cm 1in	28cm 11in	Soft Snow
Thollon-les-Mémises	-	-	-
Tignes	2cm 1in	23cm 9in	-
Val Cenis	-	18cm 7in	-
Val Thorens	2cm 1in	21cm 8in	Soft Snow
Val d'Isère	1cm -	21cm 8in	Fresh Snow
Valfréjus	-	21cm 8in	Spring Snow
Valloire	-	16cm 6in	-
Valmeinier	-	17cm 7in	Not Known
Valmorel	-	17cm 7in	Not Known
Vaujany	5cm 2in	33cm 13in	-

N.B. The above table shows only the top 60 French ski resorts; please use the Map in the menu above or the links below to see regions of France.

The French snow forecast figures given here are the likely average cumulative snowfall on each day, for the specified ski resort. Local snow depths may vary considerably from slope to slope.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in France, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

French Snow Forecast Table Key

Snow Forecast - links to 7-Day medium-range and 14-Day long-range Snow Forecasts.
48 Hours - total snowfall forecast in the next 48 hours.
7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
Snow Conditions - current skiing conditions.

All Snow Forecasts beyond 2 days are subject to change. The multi-day snowfall totals above are the total quantity of fresh snow expected to fall, and do NOT account for settling and compaction that will occur.