Grand St Bernard Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grand St Bernard
This is the Snow and Weather for Grand St Bernard from 19 January.
Updated 19 January 2026 23:27 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grand St Bernard.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Grand St Bernard Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Grand St Bernard?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm 5in |
Forecast for today in Grand St Bernard
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -5℃ 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 22°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
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1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,910m 6,266ft ).
Forecast times for Grand St Bernard are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
Argentière ( 23km 14 miles from Grand St Bernard) is reporting “Soft Snow” with up to 15cm 6in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Grand St Bernard Snow Report
Snow report from Argentière ( 23km 14 miles from Grand St Bernard)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | 20cm 8in of Snow - 17 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Argentière was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
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| Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,800m 9,186ft | -8℃ 17°F
+1cm
| -7℃ 19°F
 | -5℃ 22°F
| -7℃ 20°F
| -9℃ 15°F
+2cm +1in
| -11℃ 13°F
 +3cm +1in
| -9℃ 16°F
+9cm +3in
|
| 2,355m 7,726ft | -7℃ 20°F
+1cm
| -8℃ 18°F
| -5℃ 24°F
| -5℃ 23°F
| -9℃ 16°F
+2cm +1in
| -8℃ 17°F
+3cm +1in
| -6℃ 21°F
+6cm +2in
|
| 1,910m 6,266ft | -3℃ 26°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 24°F
| -3℃ 27°F
| -3℃ 26°F
| -6℃ 22°F
+3cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
+3cm +1in
| -4℃ 24°F
+7cm +3in
|
| Snow Line | 1,910m 6,266ft | 1,910m 6,266ft | 1,910m 6,266ft | 1,910m 6,266ft | |||
| Max Town | -3℃ 26°F | -5℃ 24°F | -3℃ 27°F | -3℃ 26°F | -6℃ 22°F | -5℃ 23°F | -4℃ 24°F |
| Min Town | -5℃ 22°F | -11℃ 12°F | -13℃ 8°F | -13℃ 8°F | -11℃ 13°F | -12℃ 10°F | -9℃ 15°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 Grand St Bernard
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breuil-Cervinia | 1cm - | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| La Rosière | - | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Chamonix | - | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Argentière | - | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Les Houches | - | 6cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Grand St Bernard boasts reliable snow conditions, typically featuring a snow depth of 100-200 cm. Regular snowfall ensures excellent skiing opportunities throughout the season, but always check J2Ski for the latest snow updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grand St Bernard
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grand St Bernard, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grand St Bernard, 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 Grand St Bernard 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 Grand St Bernard 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 Grand St Bernard 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.