France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in France?
Powder Alert!
Updated 08 February 2025 04:22 GMT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 11 ski areas including La Croix de Bauzon, Mont Aigoual, Praz de Lys, Praz de Lys Sommand and Pyrenees 2 Vallées.
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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 55 Ski Resorts including Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski, Bellevaux-Hirmentaz, Drouzin le Mont, Le Bleymard and Tourmalet.
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT
How much snow is there in France?
The deepest reported snow in France is in Argentière, which reports snow depths of 390cm154in on upper slopes and 10cm4in lower down.
Snow report updated : 02 Jul 2025 17:33 BST
When did it last snow in France?
Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France on Friday 7th February 2025, in Ski Resorts including La Bresse Hohneck.
Snow report updated : 02 Jul 2025 17:33 BST
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Top French Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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La Croix de Bauzon | 56cm22in |
Argentière | 18cm7in |
Mieussy | 16cm6in |
Montriond | 15cm6in |
Luz Ardiden | 13cm5in |
Chamonix | 12cm5in |
Flaine | 12cm5in |
Cauterets | 11cm4in |
Cerdagne Puigmal | 11cm4in |
Drouzin le Mont | 11cm4in |
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT
Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
Ski Resort Report | Upper |
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Argentière | 390cm154in |
Les Houches | 390cm154in |
Montriond | 335cm132in |
Bolquère Pyrénées 2000 | 300cm118in |
Flaine | 300cm118in |
Font Romeu | 300cm118in |
Chamonix | 290cm114in |
Oz-en-Oisans | 280cm110in |
Méribel | 270cm106in |
Vaujany | 265cm104in |
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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.
Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day | Snow Conditions |
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Alpe d'Huez | 1cm- | 4cm2in | Hard High | |||||||
Argentière | - | 18cm7in | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Avoriaz | 2cm1in | 8cm3in | Not Known | |||||||
Ax les Thermes | 2cm1in | 4cm2in | Spring Snow | |||||||
Brides-les-Bains | - | 4cm2in | - | |||||||
Cambre d'Aze | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | - | |||||||
Chamonix | 3cm1in | 12cm5in | Soft Snow High Fresh Snow Low | |||||||
Champagny en Vanoise | - | 7cm3in | - | |||||||
Chamrousse | 1cm- | 3cm1in | - | |||||||
Châtel | 1cm1in | 7cm3in | - | |||||||
Courchevel | - | 4cm2in | - | |||||||
Flaine | 1cm1in | 12cm5in | Hard Low | |||||||
Font Romeu | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | Hard Low | |||||||
Isola 2000 | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | |||||||
La Chapelle d'Abondance | 2cm1in | 7cm3in | - | |||||||
La Clusaz | 3cm1in | 8cm3in | Hard | |||||||
La Joue du Loup | 2cm1in | 6cm2in | - | |||||||
La Plagne | - | 3cm1in | - | |||||||
La Rosière | - | 3cm1in | - | |||||||
La Tania | - | 3cm1in | Spring Snow | |||||||
Le Corbier | - | 3cm1in | Soft Snow High Hard Low | |||||||
Le Grand Bornand | 3cm1in | 8cm3in | Hard | |||||||
Les Angles | 3cm1in | 4cm2in | Not Known | |||||||
Les Arcs | - | 7cm3in | Soft Snow | |||||||
Les Carroz | 1cm- | 6cm2in | Hard | |||||||
Les Contamines | 1cm- | 4cm2in | Not Known | |||||||
Les Deux Alpes | 1cm- | 5cm2in | Hard | |||||||
Les Gets | 2cm1in | 7cm3in | Hard | |||||||
Les Houches | 1cm- | 6cm2in | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Les Menuires | 1cm- | 6cm3in | Fresh Snow High Wet Low | |||||||
Les Orres | 1cm- | 8cm3in | - | |||||||
Les Saisies | 1cm- | 6cm2in | Hard | |||||||
Megève | 1cm- | 6cm2in | Not Known | |||||||
Mont Ventoux | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | - | |||||||
Montchavin-Les Coches | - | 7cm3in | - | |||||||
Montgenèvre | - | - | - | |||||||
Morillon | 2cm1in | 6cm2in | Soft Snow | |||||||
Morzine | 2cm1in | 10cm4in | Hard | |||||||
Méribel | - | 3cm1in | Not Known | |||||||
Peisey-Vallandry | - | 3cm1in | - | |||||||
Praz sur Arly | 1cm- | 5cm2in | - | |||||||
Puy Saint Vincent | 1cm- | 1cm- | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Risoul | - | 6cm2in | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Saint Martin de Belleville | 1cm- | 6cm2in | - | |||||||
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | - | 2cm1in | Not Known | |||||||
Samoëns | 1cm- | 9cm3in | Soft Snow | |||||||
Serre Chevalier | - | 1cm- | Hard | |||||||
St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 1cm- | 6cm2in | Hard | |||||||
The Three Valleys | - | 4cm1in | Soft Snow | |||||||
Thollon-les-Mémises | 4cm1in | 10cm4in | Soft Snow | |||||||
Tignes | 1cm- | 5cm2in | - | |||||||
Val Cenis | - | 1cm- | - | |||||||
Val Thorens | 1cm- | 7cm3in | Soft Snow | |||||||
Val d'Isère | - | 2cm1in | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Valfréjus | - | - | Fresh Snow High Hard Low | |||||||
Valloire | - | 1cm- | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Valmeinier | - | 1cm- | Fresh Snow | |||||||
Valmorel | 1cm- | 4cm2in | Not Known | |||||||
Vaujany | 1cm- | 3cm1in | - |
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
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Chamonix | 12cm5in |
Flaine | 12cm5in |
Morzine | 10cm4in |
Samoëns | 9cm3in |
Avoriaz | 8cm3in |
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Les Orres | 8cm3in |
Espace Lumière | 7cm3in |
Les Arcs | 7cm3in |
Réallon | 7cm3in |
Dévoluy | 6cm2in |
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT
Rhône-Alpes Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Portes du Soleil | 11cm4in |
Ski Pass Mont Blanc | 9cm3in |
Espace Diamant | 7cm3in |
Paradiski | 7cm3in |
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski | 6cm2in |
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT
Occitanie Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Le Bleymard | 54cm21in |
Laguiole | 12cm5in |
Barèges | 11cm4in |
Cauterets | 11cm4in |
La Mongie | 10cm4in |
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Prémanon | 7cm3in |
Jougne | 6cm2in |
Les Rousses | 4cm2in |
Lamoura | 3cm1in |
Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT