Courchevel 1850 Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850
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This is the Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 23:36 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15cm 6in |
| Next 48 Hours | 54cm 21in |
| Next 7 Days | 59cm 23in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
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Forecast for today in Courchevel 1850
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
13cm to 17cm 5in to 7in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,339m 7,674ft to resort level.
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Updated 15 April 2025 23:39 BST
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Courchevel 1850 Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 118cm 46in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 38cm 15in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 27 Pistes (26%) |
Courchevel 1850 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||
| 2,740m 8,990ft | 0℃ 32°F
+17cm +7in
| -6℃ 22°F
 +35cm +14in
| -1℃ 31°F
 +1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
 +1cm
| -1℃ 31°F
+2cm +1in
|
| SW F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,295m 7,530ft | 3℃ 37°F
+15cm +6in
| -3℃ 27°F
+35cm +14in
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 38°F
| 1℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 1,850m 6,070ft | 6℃ 43°F
+13cm +5in
| -1℃ 30°F
+36cm +14in
| 5℃ 41°F
+1cm
| 10℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 46°F
+2cm +1in
| 6℃ 44°F
+1cm
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,339m 7,674ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | varying 2,449m 8,035ft | varying 2,359m 7,740ft | varying 2,079m 6,821ft | varying 2,269m 7,444ft |
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | -1℃ 30°F | 5℃ 41°F | 10℃ 49°F | 8℃ 46°F | 6℃ 44°F | 8℃ 46°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 29°F | -3℃ 27°F | -2℃ 27°F | 3℃ 37°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 33°F | 2℃ 36°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.
Courchevel 1850 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 6℃ 43°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
13cm to 17cm 5in to 7in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,339m 7,674ft to resort level.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ 27°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
35cm to 36cm 14in New Snow
Heavy snow first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -2℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 27°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
2cm 1in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,359m 7,740ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
1cm New Snow
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,079m 6,821ft to resort level.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,269m 7,444ft to 2,159m 7,083ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850, 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 Courchevel 1850, 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.
Courchevel 1850 Snow Forecast updated at 23:36 BST, next update expected 05:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Courchevel 1850
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 84cm 33in | 101cm 40in | |||||||
| Tignes | 75cm 29in | 88cm 35in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 68cm 27in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 57cm 22in | 67cm 26in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 54cm 21in | 60cm 24in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 52cm 20in | 60cm 24in | |||||||
| Courchevel Moriond | 55cm 22in | 60cm 23in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 52cm 21in | 57cm 22in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Courchevel 1850
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Courchevel 1850, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Courchevel 1850, 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 Courchevel 1850 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 Courchevel 1850 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 Courchevel 1850 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.