Ceillac Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ceillac
This is the Snow Forecast for Ceillac, France for 16 days from 14 December.
Updated 14 December 2025 02:40 UTC.
Forecast times for Ceillac are in Central European Time (Europe/Paris).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ceillac.
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Ceillac Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ceillac?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 December |
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| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm 2in |
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Forecast for today in Ceillac
Max 8℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Ceillac has 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Ceillac Snow Report
Snow report from Les Orres ( 25km 15 miles from Ceillac)
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| Sun 14 | Mon 15 | Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | |
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| Wind | E F2 | ||||||
| 2,450m 8,038ft | 2℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 34°F
 | -2℃ 29°F
 +2cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
| -1℃ 29°F
 +11cm +4in
| 1℃ 33°F
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| E F2 | |||||||
| 2,025m 6,644ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 4℃ 40°F
| 0℃ 33°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+4cm +1in
| 4℃ 38°F
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| 1,600m 5,249ft | 8℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 43°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,649m 5,410ft | varying 1,959m 6,427ft | varying 1,889m 6,198ft | ||||
| Max Town | 8℃ 45°F | 8℃ 45°F | 3℃ 38°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 43°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 33°F | -1℃ 30°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 38°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.
Snow Forecast near Ceillac
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 1cm 1in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 3cm 1in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 2cm 1in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Clavière | 2cm 1in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Risoul | - | 19cm 7in | |||||||
| Sestrière | 6cm 2in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 1cm - | 12cm 5in |
Snow Reliability
Ceillac enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 70 to 150 cm throughout the season. Snowfall typically begins in December, with a gradual melt in late spring; for the latest updates, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ceillac
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ceillac, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ceillac, 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 Ceillac 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 Ceillac 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 Ceillac 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.