Ceillac Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 14:45 BST
Snow Forecast for Ceillac
Snow and Weather from 2 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Ceillac Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ceillac?
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 1in |
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Forecast for today in Ceillac
Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Ceillac are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Sat 02 | Sun 03 | Mon 04 | Tue 05 | Wed 06 | Thu 07 | Fri 08 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,450m 8,038ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 1℃ 34°F
 +7cm +3in
| 3℃ 36°F
 +4cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
|
| 2,025m 6,644ft | 9℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 5℃ 41°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 5℃ 42°F
|
| 1,600m 5,249ft | 17℃ 62°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 8℃ 46°F
 | 11℃ 51°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,292m 7,520ft | varying 2,015m 6,611ft | varying 2,215m 7,267ft | ||||
| Max Town | 17℃ 62°F | 17℃ 63°F | 8℃ 46°F | 11℃ 51°F | 9℃ 49°F | 14℃ 57°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 40°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 35°F | -2℃ 28°F | 4℃ 38°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.
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Snow Forecast near Ceillac
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 10cm 4in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 10cm 4in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Risoul | 17cm 7in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Sestrière | 5cm 2in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 7cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 3cm 1in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Clavière | - | 2cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Ceillac enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 70 to 150 cm throughout the season. Snowfall typically begins in December, with a gradual melt in late spring; for the latest updates, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ceillac
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ceillac, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ceillac, 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 Ceillac 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 Ceillac 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 Ceillac 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.