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French Snow Forecasts - Saturday 8th February 2025

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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

Ski Resorts in France with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
La Croix de Bauzon56cm22in
Argentière18cm7in
Mieussy16cm6in
Montriond15cm6in
Luz Ardiden13cm5in
Chamonix12cm5in
Flaine12cm5in
Cauterets11cm4in
Cerdagne Puigmal11cm4in
Drouzin le Mont11cm4in

Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT

Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Argentière390cm154in
Les Houches390cm154in
Montriond335cm132in
Bolquère Pyrénées 2000300cm118in
Flaine300cm118in
Font Romeu300cm118in
Chamonix290cm114in
Oz-en-Oisans280cm110in
Méribel270cm106in
Vaujany265cm104in

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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
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 DaySnow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez1cm- 4cm2in Hard High
Argentière-18cm7in Fresh Snow
Avoriaz2cm1in 8cm3in Not Known
Ax les Thermes2cm1in 4cm2in Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains-4cm2in -
Cambre d'Aze2cm1in 2cm1in -
Chamonix3cm1in 12cm5in Soft Snow High Fresh Snow Low
Champagny en Vanoise-7cm3in -
Chamrousse1cm- 3cm1in -
Châtel1cm1in 7cm3in -
Courchevel-4cm2in -
Flaine1cm1in 12cm5in Hard Low
Font Romeu2cm1in 2cm1in Hard Low
Isola 20001cm- 1cm- -
La Chapelle d'Abondance2cm1in 7cm3in -
La Clusaz3cm1in 8cm3in Hard
La Joue du Loup2cm1in 6cm2in -
La Plagne-3cm1in -
La Rosière-3cm1in -
La Tania-3cm1in Spring Snow
Le Corbier-3cm1in Soft Snow High Hard Low
Le Grand Bornand3cm1in 8cm3in Hard
Les Angles3cm1in 4cm2in Not Known
Les Arcs-7cm3in Soft Snow
Les Carroz1cm- 6cm2in Hard
Les Contamines1cm- 4cm2in Not Known
Les Deux Alpes1cm- 5cm2in Hard
Les Gets2cm1in 7cm3in Hard
Les Houches1cm- 6cm2in Fresh Snow
Les Menuires1cm- 6cm3in Fresh Snow High Wet Low
Les Orres1cm- 8cm3in -
Les Saisies1cm- 6cm2in Hard
Megève1cm- 6cm2in Not Known
Mont Ventoux3cm1in 3cm1in -
Montchavin-Les Coches-7cm3in -
Montgenèvre---
Morillon2cm1in 6cm2in Soft Snow
Morzine2cm1in 10cm4in Hard
Méribel-3cm1in Not Known
Peisey-Vallandry-3cm1in -
Praz sur Arly1cm- 5cm2in -
Puy Saint Vincent1cm- 1cm- Fresh Snow
Risoul-6cm2in Fresh Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville1cm- 6cm2in -
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise-2cm1in Not Known
Samoëns1cm- 9cm3in Soft Snow
Serre Chevalier-1cm- Hard
St Gervais Mont-Blanc1cm- 6cm2in Hard
The Three Valleys-4cm1in Soft Snow
Thollon-les-Mémises4cm1in 10cm4in Soft Snow
Tignes1cm- 5cm2in -
Val Cenis-1cm- -
Val Thorens1cm- 7cm3in Soft Snow
Val d'Isère-2cm1in Fresh Snow
Valfréjus--Fresh Snow High Hard Low
Valloire-1cm- Fresh Snow
Valmeinier-1cm- Fresh Snow
Valmorel1cm- 4cm2in Not Known
Vaujany1cm- 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

Ski Resorts in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Chamonix12cm5in
Flaine12cm5in
Morzine10cm4in
Samoëns9cm3in
Avoriaz8cm3in

Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT

 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Snow

Ski Resorts in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Les Orres8cm3in
Espace Lumière7cm3in
Les Arcs7cm3in
Réallon7cm3in
Dévoluy6cm2in

Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT

 Rhône-Alpes Snow

Ski Resorts in Rhône-Alpes with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Portes du Soleil11cm4in
Ski Pass Mont Blanc9cm3in
Espace Diamant7cm3in
Paradiski7cm3in
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski6cm2in

Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT

 Occitanie Snow

Ski Resorts in Occitanie with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Le Bleymard54cm21in
Laguiole12cm5in
Barèges11cm4in
Cauterets11cm4in
La Mongie10cm4in

Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT

 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Snow

Ski Resorts in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Prémanon7cm3in
Jougne6cm2in
Les Rousses4cm2in
Lamoura3cm1in

Forecast updated : 08 Feb 2025 02:40 GMT