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Gérardmer Snow Forecast - 12th May 2026

Gérardmer Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 May 2026 20:42 BST

Snow Forecast for Gérardmer

Snow and Weather from 12 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Gérardmer Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Gérardmer?

Gérardmer Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (950m)
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Forecast for today in Gérardmer

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
12

Snow unlikely

Lt Snow ShwrsCloudCloudFair

Light snow showers, cloudy, fair later.

Forecast times for Gérardmer are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gérardmer from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
12
Wed
13
Thu
14
Fri
15
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
WindNW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3
1,150m 3,773ft
6℃ 42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
7℃ 45°F
Lt Drizzle
4℃ 39°F
Lt Drizzle
6℃ 42°F
Lt Drizzle
6℃ 42°F
Lt Drizzle
9℃ 47°F
Lt Drizzle
6℃ 44°F
Drizzle
NW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3
950m 3,117ft
8℃ 46°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃ 48°F
Lt Drizzle
6℃ 42°F
Lt Drizzle
7℃ 45°F
Lt Drizzle
7℃ 45°F
Lt Drizzle
10℃ 51°F
Lt Drizzle
8℃ 47°F
Drizzle
NW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3
750m 2,461ft
8℃ 47°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
10℃ 50°F
Lt Drizzle
6℃ 43°F
Lt Drizzle
8℃ 47°F
Lt Drizzle
8℃ 47°F
Lt Drizzle
11℃ 52°F
Lt Drizzle
9℃ 48°F
Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 827m 2,713ft
to 750m 2,461ft

Max Town 8℃ 47°F 10℃ 50°F 6℃ 43°F 8℃ 47°F 8℃ 47°F 11℃ 52°F 9℃ 48°F
Min Town 1℃ 33°F 1℃ 34°F 3℃ 38°F 3℃ 37°F 1℃ 34°F 2℃ 35°F 5℃ 40°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 Gérardmer

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Snow Reliability

Gérardmer typically sees good snow reliability with an average snow depth of 80 cm during peak season. For the latest updates on snowfall and conditions, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gérardmer

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