French Snow Forecasts, 23rd April 2024

France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts

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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 Rosière, Les Arcs, Les Menuires, Méribel and Val Thorens.

How much snow is there in France?

The deepest reported snow in France is in Montriond, which reports snow depths of 500cm197in on upper slopes and 108cm43in lower down.

When did it last snow in France?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France today (23 April), in Ski Resorts including Chamonix and Les Deux Alpes.

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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
Ceillac	70cm27in
La Forêt Blanche	70cm28in
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski	64cm25in
Villard Reculas	64cm25in
The Milky Way	59cm23in
Dévoluy	53cm21in
Bonneval-sur-Arc	51cm20in
La Grave	51cm20in
Vars	51cm20in
Valloire	49cm19in

°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km

Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report	Upper
Montriond	500cm197in
Avoriaz	495cm195in
Alpe d'Huez	490cm193in
Oz-en-Oisans	490cm193in
Flaine	450cm177in
Les Arcs	450cm177in
Tignes	420cm165in
Chamonix	400cm157in
Bonneval-sur-Arc	390cm154in
Cauterets	390cm154in

°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km

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 Hr	7 Day	Snow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez	5cm2in	41cm16in	Fresh Snow High
Argentière	6cm2in	16cm6in	Fresh Snow
Avoriaz	6cm2in	9cm4in	Fresh Snow
Ax les Thermes	2cm1in	44cm17in	Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains	10cm4in	22cm9in	-
Cambre d'Aze	-	27cm10in	-
Chamonix	6cm2in	16cm6in	Fresh Snow
Champagny en Vanoise	8cm3in	21cm8in	-
Chamrousse	8cm3in	15cm6in	Ski Area Open
Châtel	5cm2in	5cm2in	-
Courchevel	8cm3in	19cm8in	Ski Area Open
Flaine	6cm2in	10cm4in	Not Known
Font Romeu	-	25cm10in	Not Known
Isola 2000	3cm1in	5cm2in	Ski Area Open
La Chapelle d'Abondance	5cm2in	5cm2in	-
La Clusaz	5cm2in	19cm8in	Fresh Snow High
La Joue du Loup	-	34cm14in	-
La Plagne	7cm3in	24cm9in	Ski Area Open
La Rosière	9cm4in	17cm7in	Fresh Snow
La Tania	10cm4in	22cm9in	-
Le Corbier	8cm3in	12cm5in	Spring Snow High
Le Grand Bornand	5cm2in	5cm2in	Not Known
Les Angles	-	9cm3in	-
Les Arcs	10cm4in	19cm8in	Spring Snow
Les Carroz	7cm3in	7cm3in	-
Les Contamines	8cm3in	11cm4in	Not Known
Les Deux Alpes	4cm1in	45cm18in	Spring Snow
Les Gets	6cm2in	6cm2in	Spring Snow
Les Houches	6cm2in	7cm3in	Fresh Snow
Les Menuires	8cm3in	27cm11in	Fresh Snow High
Les Orres	2cm1in	41cm16in	-
Les Saisies	7cm3in	7cm3in	Not Known
Megève	7cm3in	7cm3in	Not Known
Mont Ventoux	-	1cm-	-
Montchavin-Les Coches	10cm4in	19cm8in	Ski Area Open
Montgenèvre	2cm1in	30cm12in	-
Morillon	6cm2in	10cm4in	Not Known
Morzine	6cm2in	6cm2in	Spring Snow High
Méribel	10cm4in	22cm9in	Not Known
Peisey-Vallandry	10cm4in	15cm6in	Ski Area Open
Praz sur Arly	7cm3in	7cm3in	-
Puy Saint Vincent	1cm-	45cm18in	Fresh Snow
Risoul	3cm1in	46cm18in	Spring Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville	9cm4in	21cm8in	-
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise	7cm3in	23cm9in	Fresh Snow
Samoëns	6cm2in	10cm4in	Wet Low
Serre Chevalier	2cm1in	40cm16in	Spring Snow
St Gervais Mont-Blanc	7cm3in	7cm3in	No Snow Low
The Three Valleys	10cm4in	22cm9in	Soft Snow
Thollon-les-Mémises	1cm-	1cm-	-
Tignes	7cm3in	24cm9in	Ski Area Open
Val Cenis	4cm2in	27cm11in	Ski Area Open
Val Thorens	8cm3in	29cm11in	Soft Snow
Val d'Isère	4cm2in	28cm11in	Fresh Snow
Valfréjus	6cm2in	29cm11in	Spring Snow
Valloire	3cm1in	49cm19in	Spring Snow
Valmeinier	6cm2in	28cm11in	Not Known
Valmorel	8cm3in	9cm4in	-
Vaujany	5cm2in	40cm16in	-

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.