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French Snow Forecasts - Tuesday 21st March 2023

France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in France?

Powder Alert!

Updated 21 March 05:31:16 GMT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Chamonix Sud.

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When will it next snow in France?

Snow is next forecast to fall in France over the next week, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including Chamonix, Flaine, 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 343cm135in on upper slopes and 96cm38in lower down.

When did it last snow in France?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France on Monday 20th March 2023, in at least 18 Ski Resorts including Chamonix, Courchevel, Flaine, La Plagne 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
Alpe du Grand Serre7cm3in
Chamrousse10cm4in
Prapoutel5cm2in
La Grave40cm16in
Brides-les-Bains56cm22in
Châtel25cm10in
La Chapelle d'Abondance30cm12in
La Tania55cm22in
Les Karellis46cm18in
Méribel55cm22in

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Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Avoriaz343cm135in
Châtel343cm135in
Montriond343cm135in
Les Arcs320cm126in
Peisey-Vallandry320cm126in
Champagny en Vanoise305cm120in
La Plagne305cm120in
Montchavin-Les Coches305cm120in
Bolquère Pyrénées 2000290cm114in
Flaine290cm114in

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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 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 DaySnow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez1cm1in 32cm12in Ski Area Open
Argentière2cm1in 61cm24in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Avoriaz1cm- 27cm11in Hard High Fresh Snow Low
Ax les Thermes-1cm-Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains1cm- 56cm22in -
Cambre d'Aze---
Chamonix2cm1in 61cm24in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Champagny en Vanoise1cm-47cm18in -
Chamrousse1cm-10cm4in -
Châtel1cm- 25cm10in Hard High
Courchevel1cm-38cm15in Fresh Snow
Flaine2cm1in 43cm17in Soft Snow
Font Romeu--Soft Snow
Isola 2000---
La Chapelle d'Abondance1cm- 30cm12in -
La Clusaz1cm- 41cm16in Hard High Spring Snow Low
La Joue du Loup---
La Plagne1cm-26cm10in Soft Snow High Hard Low
La Rosière1cm-30cm12in Fresh Snow High Spring Snow Low
La Tania1cm- 55cm22in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Le Corbier-6cm2in Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low
Le Grand Bornand1cm- 27cm11in Fresh Snow High No Snow Low
Les Angles--Spring Snow
Les Arcs1cm-26cm10in Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low
Les Carroz2cm1in 21cm8in Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low
Les Contamines2cm1in 36cm14in Fresh Snow High
Les Deux Alpes2cm1in 16cm6in Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low
Les Gets1cm-19cm8in Soft Snow
Les Houches1cm1in 15cm6in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Les Menuires1cm- 50cm20in Spring Snow
Les Orres-2cm1in -
Les Saisies1cm1in 17cm7in Fresh Snow
Megève2cm1in 31cm12in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Mont Ventoux---
Montchavin-Les Coches1cm-43cm17in -
Montgenèvre-5cm2in -
Morillon2cm1in 18cm7in Spring Snow
Morzine1cm-19cm8in Wet Snow
Méribel1cm- 55cm22in Fresh Snow High Hard Low
Peisey-Vallandry1cm-42cm17in -
Praz sur Arly1cm1in 18cm7in -
Puy Saint Vincent2cm1in 24cm9in Soft Snow High Wet Low
Risoul-1cm1in Spring Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville1cm- 50cm20in -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise-26cm10in Fresh Snow
Samoëns2cm1in 43cm17in Spring Snow
Serre Chevalier-17cm7in Soft Snow High Wet Low
St Gervais Mont-Blanc-7cm3in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
The Three Valleys1cm- 55cm22in Soft Snow
Thollon-les-Mémises1cm-7cm3in Soft Snow
Tignes-26cm10in Spring Snow High Soft Snow Low
Val Cenis-12cm5in -
Val Thorens1cm- 50cm20in Soft Snow
Val d'Isère-18cm7in Fresh Snow
Valfréjus1cm- 14cm6in Spring Snow
Valloire-11cm4in Spring Snow
Valmeinier2cm1in 22cm9in Spring Snow
Valmorel-1cm1in Soft Snow
Vaujany1cm1in 26cm10in -

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.

 Rhône-Alpes Snow

Ski Resorts in Rhône-Alpes with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Chamrousse10cm4in
La Tania55cm22in
Méribel55cm22in
Val Thorens50cm20in
Les Menuires50cm20in

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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
La Grave40cm16in
Puy Saint Vincent24cm9in
Grande Galaxie17cm7in
La Joue du Loup-
Les Deux Alpes16cm6in

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 Midi-Pyrénées Snow

Ski Resorts in Midi-Pyrénées with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Piau Engaly-
Gavarnie Gèdre-
Cauterets-
La Mongie-
Luz Ardiden-

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 Languedoc-Roussillon Snow

Ski Resorts in Languedoc-Roussillon with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Le Bleymard-
La Croix de Bauzon-
Mont Aigoual-
Cambre d'Aze-
Cerdagne Puigmal-

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 Franche-Comté Snow

Ski Resorts in Franche-Comté with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Morbier-
Foncine Le Haut-
Monts Jura-
Les Rousses3cm1in
Bois d'Amont-

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