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French Snow Forecasts - Friday 29th March 2024

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France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in France?

Powder Alert!

Updated 29 March 06:26:08 UTC

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 27 ski areas including Les Orres, Montgenèvre, Risoul, Val Thorens and Vars.

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When will it next snow in France?

Snow is next forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including La Plagne, Serre Chevalier, Tignes, Val Cenis and Val d'Isère.

How much snow is there in France?

The deepest reported snow in France is in Oz-en-Oisans, which reports snow depths of 500cm197in on upper slopes and 20cm8in lower down.

When did it last snow in France?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France on Thursday 28th March 2024, in at least 41 Ski Resorts including Avoriaz, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Morzine and Val Thorens.

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Top French Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in France with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Barèges80cm32in
Peyragudes80cm32in
Pyrenees 2 Vallées80cm32in
Abriès79cm31in
Crévoux77cm31in
Vars77cm30in
Espace Killy74cm29in
Val Cenis73cm29in
Bessans72cm28in
Puy Saint Vincent72cm28in

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Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Alpe d'Huez500cm197in
Oz-en-Oisans500cm197in
Avoriaz461cm181in
Chamonix440cm173in
Bolquère Pyrénées 2000430cm169in
Flaine430cm169in
Font Romeu430cm169in
Les Deux Alpes420cm165in
Le Sauze Super Sauze412cm162in
Les Arcs410cm161in

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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
Ski Resort Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 DaySnow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez10cm4in 59cm23in Fresh Snow
Argentière7cm3in 34cm13in Fresh Snow High Hard Low
Avoriaz2cm1in 21cm8in Fresh Snow
Ax les Thermes2cm1in 19cm7in Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains11cm4in 43cm17in -
Cambre d'Aze-16cm6in -
Chamonix7cm3in 34cm14in Soft Snow High Hard Low
Champagny en Vanoise15cm6in 45cm18in -
Chamrousse5cm2in 46cm18in Ski Area Open
Châtel-15cm6in -
Courchevel13cm5in 44cm17in Ski Area Open
Flaine2cm1in 24cm9in Fresh Snow
Font Romeu-16cm6in Fresh Snow
Isola 2000--Ski Area Open
La Chapelle d'Abondance-15cm6in -
La Clusaz2cm1in 27cm11in Fresh Snow
La Joue du Loup6cm3in 51cm20in -
La Plagne32cm13in 65cm26in -
La Rosière11cm4in 41cm16in Fresh Snow
La Tania11cm4in 43cm17in -
Le Corbier-32cm13in Soft Snow High
Le Grand Bornand-22cm9in Fresh Snow High
Les Angles--Not Known
Les Arcs13cm5in 42cm16in Fresh Snow High Soft Snow Low
Les Carroz1cm1in 27cm11in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Les Contamines5cm2in 34cm13in Not Known
Les Deux Alpes12cm5in 64cm25in Fresh Snow
Les Gets-17cm7in Fresh Snow
Les Houches4cm2in 28cm11in Fresh Snow High Hard Low
Les Menuires11cm4in 48cm19in Spring Snow
Les Orres14cm6in 67cm26in Ski Area Open
Les Saisies-24cm9in Fresh Snow
Megève2cm1in 28cm11in Fresh Snow Low
Mont Ventoux-16cm6in -
Montchavin-Les Coches13cm5in 42cm16in Ski Area Open
Montgenèvre27cm11in 71cm28in Ski Area Open
Morillon2cm1in 24cm9in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Morzine-18cm7in Fresh Snow High
Méribel11cm4in 43cm17in Not Known
Peisey-Vallandry12cm5in 42cm16in Ski Area Open
Praz sur Arly-25cm10in -
Puy Saint Vincent21cm8in 72cm28in Fresh Snow
Risoul20cm8in 71cm28in Fresh Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville11cm4in 43cm17in -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise32cm13in 64cm25in Fresh Snow
Samoëns2cm1in 24cm9in Fresh Snow
Serre Chevalier21cm8in 71cm28in Fresh Snow
St Gervais Mont-Blanc-24cm10in Fresh Snow
The Three Valleys11cm4in 43cm17in Not Known
Thollon-les-Mémises-16cm6in Hard
Tignes32cm13in 65cm26in Ski Area Open
Val Cenis40cm16in 73cm29in Ski Area Open
Val Thorens11cm4in 49cm19in Not Known
Val d'Isère39cm15in 71cm28in Fresh Snow
Valfréjus18cm7in 56cm22in Hard High Spring Snow Low
Valloire14cm6in 69cm27in Spring Snow
Valmeinier17cm7in 53cm21in Spring Snow
Valmorel-20cm8in -
Vaujany9cm4in 59cm23in Ski Area Open

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.

 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Snow

Ski Resorts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Tignes65cm26in
Les Deux Alpes64cm25in
Alpe d'Huez59cm23in
Vaujany59cm23in
Val Thorens49cm19in

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 Rhône-Alpes Snow

Ski Resorts in Rhône-Alpes with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Espace Killy74cm29in
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski68cm27in
Les Sybelles51cm20in

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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Snow

Ski Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Abriès79cm31in
Ceillac77cm30in
Crévoux77cm31in
Auron75cm30in
Grande Galaxie75cm29in

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 Occitanie Snow

Ski Resorts in Occitanie with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cauterets90cm36in
Barèges80cm32in
La Mongie80cm32in
Peyragudes80cm32in
Piau Engaly80cm32in

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 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Snow

Ski Resorts in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Morillon24cm9in
Lamoura12cm5in
Jougne9cm4in
Foncine Le Haut2cm1in
Morbier2cm1in

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