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Serre Chevalier Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Serre Chevalier Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Serre Chevalier

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This is the Snow Forecast for Serre Chevalier, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 11:35 BST.

Serre Chevalier Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 8cm 3in
Next 7 Days 8cm 3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Serre Chevalier.

Forecast for today in Serre Chevalier

Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,339m 7,674ft to 2,239m 7,346ft , with rain below.

Serre Chevalier is reporting “Hard” with 8cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Serre Chevalier Snow Report

Serre Chevalier Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 159cm 63in
Lower Snow Depths 35cm 14in
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow 52cm 20in of Snow - 17 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Serre Chevalier 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Serre Chevalier from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
WindSW F2
2,800m 9,186ft
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
+1cm
4℃ 39°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm +1in
0℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
3℃ 36°F
Mixed
3℃ 38°F
Mixed
6℃ 42°F
Mixed
5℃ 41°F
Lt Rain
SW F2
1,984m 6,508ft
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
9℃ 49°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Mixed
+3cm +1in
8℃ 45°F
Mixed
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
11℃ 51°F
Mixed
9℃ 49°F
Lt Rain
1,167m 3,829ft
14℃ 57°F
Cloud
15℃ 58°F
Mixed
10℃ 51°F
Shwrs
13℃ 56°F
Cloud
14℃ 56°F
Cloud
16℃ 61°F
Fair
16℃ 60°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,339m 7,674ft
to 2,239m 7,346ft

varying 2,479m 8,133ft
to 2,189m 7,182ft

varying 2,149m 7,051ft
to 1,849m 6,066ft

Max Town 14℃ 57°F 15℃ 58°F 10℃ 51°F 13℃ 56°F 14℃ 56°F 16℃ 61°F 16℃ 60°F
Min Town 7℃ 45°F 6℃ 43°F 5℃ 42°F 3℃ 38°F 6℃ 42°F 6℃ 42°F 6℃ 43°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.

Serre Chevalier 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 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,339m 7,674ft to 2,239m 7,346ft , with rain below.

Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow

MixedMixedStormLt Rain

Clear spells, thunderstorms, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,479m 8,133ft to 2,189m 7,182ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

FogMixedShwrsCloud

Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,149m 7,051ft to 1,849m 6,066ft , with rain below.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogFairCloudMixed

Fog first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairCloud

Fair first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.

Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedShwrsCloud

Clear spells, rain showers, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Serre Chevalier, 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 Serre Chevalier, 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.

Serre Chevalier Snow Forecast updated at 11:35 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Serre Chevalier

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Serre Chevalier
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes 24cm 9in 40cm 16in
Villeneuve 27cm 11in 29cm 11in
Monêtier les Bains 21cm 8in 22cm 9in
Montgenèvre 18cm 7in 18cm 7in
Chantemerle 16cm 6in 17cm 7in
Grande Galaxie 13cm 5in 17cm 7in
Valloire 15cm 6in 16cm 6in
Bardonecchia 10cm 4in 16cm 6in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Serre Chevalier

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