Les Bottières Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Bottières
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Bottières, France for 15 days from 31 January.
Updated 30 January 2025 16:35 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 31 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm- |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm- |
| Next 7 Days | 1cm- |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Bottières.
Forecast for today in Les Bottières
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
31
1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Les Sybelles (including Les Bottières) is reporting “Fresh Snow(High)” with 1cm- new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Bottières Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 180cm71in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High |
| Last Snow | 20cm8in of Snow - 29 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Sybelles was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Bottières 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 31 | Sat 01 | Sun 02 | Mon 03 | Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,620m8,596ft | -7℃19°F
 +1cm
| -5℃24°F
 | -6℃22°F
| -3℃27°F
| -2℃29°F
| -2℃28°F
| 0℃32°F
|
| 1,960m6,430ft | -3℃27°F
+1cm
| 0℃31°F
| -1℃30°F
| 2℃35°F
| 5℃41°F
| 5℃41°F
| 6℃42°F
|
| 1,300m4,265ft | 1℃35°F
+1cm
| 5℃40°F
| 4℃39°F
| 6℃43°F
| 9℃47°F
| 6℃42°F
| 10℃50°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,300m4,265ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 1℃35°F | 5℃40°F | 4℃39°F | 6℃43°F | 9℃47°F | 6℃42°F | 10℃50°F |
| Min Town | -1℃31°F | -1℃30°F | -1℃30°F | 0℃31°F | 2℃35°F | 0℃31°F | 0℃33°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.
Les Bottières 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
31
1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
02
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Les Bottières, 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 Les Bottières, 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.
Les Bottières Snow Forecast updated at 16:35 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Bottières
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamrousse | 11cm4in | 11cm4in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 6cm2in | 6cm2in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 4cm1in | 4cm1in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | |||||||
| La Toussuire | 1cm1in | 2cm1in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 1cm- | 1cm- | |||||||
| Les Sybelles | 1cm- | 1cm- |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Bottières
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Bottières, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Bottières, 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 Les Bottières 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 Les Bottières 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 Les Bottières 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.