La Forêt Blanche Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Forêt Blanche
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Forêt Blanche, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 19:33 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 25cm 10in |
| Next 7 Days | 29cm 12in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Forêt Blanche.
Forecast for today in La Forêt Blanche
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
1cm to 15cm up to 6in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,329m 7,641ft to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:40 BST
Powder Possible :- 20cm 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for La Forêt Blanche over the next 2 days.
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La Forêt Blanche Snow Report
Snow report from Les Orres ( 12km 7 miles from La Forêt Blanche)
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La Forêt Blanche 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | S F3 | |||
| 2,750m 9,022ft | -1℃ 29°F
 +15cm +6in
| -1℃ 31°F
 +10cm +4in
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
+4cm +2in
| 1℃ 34°F
 | -1℃ 31°F
|
| SE F2 | W F2 | SE F2 | S F3 | ||||
| 2,200m 7,218ft | 3℃ 37°F
+10cm +4in
| 3℃ 37°F
+10cm +4in
| 6℃ 43°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 4℃ 40°F
+2cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
| 3℃ 37°F
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,650m 5,413ft | 7℃ 45°F
+1cm
| 8℃ 46°F
+9cm +3in
| 11℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 9℃ 48°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,329m 7,641ft | varying 1,669m 5,476ft | varying 2,249m 7,379ft | varying 2,289m 7,510ft | 1,799m 5,902ft | 2,059m 6,755ft | |
| Max Town | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 46°F | 11℃ 51°F | 9℃ 48°F | 9℃ 48°F | 10℃ 51°F | 9℃ 48°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 33°F | 1℃ 34°F | 3℃ 37°F | 1℃ 34°F | 1℃ 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.
La Forêt Blanche 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 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
1cm to 15cm up to 6in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,329m 7,641ft to resort level.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°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
Thu
17
9cm to 10cm 3in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,669m 5,476ft to resort level.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,289m 7,510ft to 1,809m 5,935ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for La Forêt Blanche, 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 La Forêt Blanche, 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.
La Forêt Blanche Snow Forecast updated at 19:33 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near La Forêt Blanche
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgenèvre | 41cm 16in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 37cm 14in | 47cm 19in | |||||||
| Villeneuve | 36cm 14in | 47cm 18in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 32cm 12in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Risoul | 38cm 15in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 35cm 14in | 42cm 17in | |||||||
| Clavière | 35cm 14in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Vars | 30cm 12in | 34cm 14in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Forêt Blanche
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Forêt Blanche, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Forêt Blanche, 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 La Forêt Blanche 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 La Forêt Blanche 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 La Forêt Blanche 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.