Le Sappey Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 March 2026 00:41 GMT
Snow Forecast for Le Sappey
Snow and Weather from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Le Sappey Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Le Sappey?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm 8in |
Forecast for today in Le Sappey
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Le Sappey are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,700m 5,577ft | 6℃ 43°F
| -1℃ 30°F
 +7cm +3in
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 7℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 42°F
 +2cm +1in
| -5℃ 24°F
+10cm +4in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +3cm +1in
|
| 1,350m 4,429ft | 8℃ 47°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+6cm +2in
| 6℃ 43°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 46°F
+1cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+10cm +4in
| -3℃ 27°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 4℃ 38°F
+4cm +1in
| 8℃ 47°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 10℃ 50°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
+10cm +4in
| 0℃ 31°F
+3cm +1in
|
| Snow Line | 1,154m 3,786ft | varying 1,323m 4,341ft | varying 1,446m 4,744ft | 1,000m 3,281ft | 1,000m 3,281ft | ||
| Max Town | 11℃ 51°F | 4℃ 38°F | 8℃ 47°F | 12℃ 53°F | 10℃ 50°F | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 31°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 32°F | -2℃ 28°F | -2℃ 28°F | -3℃ 27°F | -2℃ 29°F | -5℃ 23°F | -5℃ 22°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.
Snow Forecast near Le Sappey
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autrans | 5cm 2in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 5cm 2in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 5cm 2in | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Alpe du Grand Serre | 6cm 2in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 4cm 1in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 5cm 2in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Auris-en-Oisans | 3cm 1in | 21cm 8in |
Snow Reliability
Le Sappey typically enjoys a solid snow depth averaging around 80 cm, with consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the most accurate and up-to-date snow conditions, visit J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Sappey
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Le Sappey, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Le Sappey, 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 Le Sappey 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 Le Sappey 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 Le Sappey 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.