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Briançon Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Briançon Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Briançon

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This is the Snow Forecast for Briançon, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 15:36 BST.

Briançon Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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Forecast for today in Briançon

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainCloudCloud

Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,349m 7,707ft to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.

Serre Chevalier (including Briançon) is reporting “Hard” with 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Briançon Snow Report

Serre Chevalier Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 159cm 63in
Lower Snow Depths 35cm 14in
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow 52cm 20in of Snow - 17 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Briançon 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Briançon from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
WindSW F2
2,540m 8,333ft
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
+1cm
6℃ 43°F
Mixed
+1cm
3℃ 37°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
5℃ 41°F
Mixed
6℃ 42°F
Mixed
7℃ 45°F
Mixed
7℃ 44°F
Lt Rain
1,854m 6,081ft
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
10℃ 51°F
Mixed
7℃ 45°F
Snow
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Cloud
13℃ 54°F
Mixed
11℃ 52°F
Cloud
1,167m 3,829ft
13℃ 56°F
Cloud
15℃ 60°F
Mixed
11℃ 52°F
Cloud
13℃ 55°F
Cloud
13℃ 56°F
Clear
16℃ 61°F
Fair
16℃ 60°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,349m 7,707ft
to 2,319m 7,608ft

varying 2,269m 7,444ft
to 2,199m 7,215ft

varying 1,949m 6,394ft
to 1,839m 6,033ft

Max Town 13℃ 56°F 15℃ 60°F 11℃ 52°F 13℃ 55°F 13℃ 56°F 16℃ 61°F 16℃ 60°F
Min Town 6℃ 42°F 3℃ 37°F 5℃ 41°F 3℃ 37°F 5℃ 40°F 6℃ 42°F 6℃ 43°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.

Briançon Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainCloudCloud

Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,349m 7,707ft to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.

Max 15℃ 60°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedMixedStormLt Rain

Clear spells, thunderstorms, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,269m 7,444ft to 2,199m 7,215ft , with rain below.

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 5℃ 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 1,949m 6,394ft to 1,839m 6,033ft , with rain below.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 5℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogClearFairFair

Fog, clear sky, fair later.

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairCloud

Fair first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.

Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedShwrsCloud

Clear spells, rain showers, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Briançon, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Briançon, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Briançon Snow Forecast updated at 15:36 BST, next update expected 21:00 BST.

Snow Forecast near Briançon

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Briançon
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Bardonecchia 10cm 4in 16cm 6in
Villeneuve 14cm 6in 15cm 6in
Montgenèvre 13cm 5in 13cm 5in
Serre Chevalier 11cm 4in 12cm 5in
Monêtier les Bains 10cm 4in 11cm 4in
Sauze d'Oulx 8cm 3in 10cm 4in
Sestrière 9cm 3in 10cm 4in
Chantemerle 9cm 3in 9cm 3in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Briançon

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Briançon, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Briançon, 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 Briançon 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 Briançon 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 Briançon 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.