St François Longchamp Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp
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This is the Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp, France for 15 days from 26 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 20:32 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for St François Longchamp.
Forecast for today in St François Longchamp
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 1,869m 6,132ft to 1,829m 6,001ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 26 March 2025 02:38 GMT
Powder Possible :- 18cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for St François Longchamp over the next 3 days.
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St François Longchamp is reporting "Soft Snow".
St François Longchamp Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 130cm 51in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm 4in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | 25cm 10in of Snow - 16 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in St François Longchamp was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
St François Longchamp 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | S F2 | NW F3 | SE F2 | |||
| 2,550m 8,366ft | -1℃ 30°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 31°F
| -1℃ 29°F
 +8cm +3in
| -6℃ 20°F
 +9cm +4in
| -2℃ 27°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
 | -3℃ 26°F
 +1cm
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+8cm +3in
| -3℃ 27°F
+9cm +4in
| 1℃ 34°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 1,450m 4,757ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 46°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 40°F
+4cm +2in
| 7℃ 45°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 44°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,869m 6,132ft | 1,450m 4,757ft | 1,450m 4,757ft | varying 1,549m 5,082ft | |||
| Max Town | 7℃ 45°F | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 46°F | 4℃ 40°F | 7℃ 45°F | 7℃ 45°F | 6℃ 44°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 29°F | -1℃ 31°F | 1℃ 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.
St François Longchamp 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℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 1,869m 6,132ft to 1,829m 6,001ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°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
Fri
28
1cm to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy first, fog then cloudy, snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
4cm to 9cm 2in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,549m 5,082ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp, 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 St François Longchamp, 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.
St François Longchamp Snow Forecast updated at 20:32 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near St François Longchamp
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doucy-Combelouvière | 8cm 3in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Valmorel | 2cm 1in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Le Grand Domaine | 2cm 1in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Carroz | 3cm 1in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 1cm - | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 1cm - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Méribel | 2cm 1in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 1cm 1in | 11cm 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in St François Longchamp
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to St François Longchamp, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in St François Longchamp, 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 St François Longchamp 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 St François Longchamp 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 St François Longchamp 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.