Bourg-St-Pierre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bourg-St-Pierre
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bourg-St-Pierre, Switzerland for 15 days from 15 April.
Updated 14 April 2025 19:38 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 31cm 12in |
| Next 48 Hours | 89cm 35in |
| Next 7 Days | 95cm 37in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bourg-St-Pierre.
Forecast for today in Bourg-St-Pierre
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,539m 8,330ft to 2,299m 7,543ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 07:38 BST
Powder Possible :- 66cm 26in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bourg-St-Pierre over the next 2 days.
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Argentière ( 22km 14 miles from Bourg-St-Pierre) is reporting "Soft Snow(High), Spring Snow(Low)".
Bourg-St-Pierre Snow Report
Snow report from Argentière ( 22km 14 miles from Bourg-St-Pierre)
| Upper Snow Depths | 215cm 85in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 40cm 16in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow High Spring Snow Low |
| Last Snow | 2cm 1in of Snow - 13 April |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Argentière was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Bourg-St-Pierre 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | S F4 | SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | ||
| 2,800m 9,186ft | 0℃ 33°F
 +3cm +1in
| -1℃ 31°F
 +48cm +19in
| -4℃ 24°F
+38cm +15in
| -1℃ 29°F
 +1cm
| 1℃ 33°F
 | -2℃ 29°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | NW F2 | S F2 | ||||
| 2,355m 7,726ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 3℃ 36°F
+31cm +12in
| -2℃ 28°F
+36cm +14in
| 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 38°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 39°F
|
| S F3 | SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||
| 1,910m 6,266ft | 8℃ 47°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+17cm +7in
| -2℃ 29°F
+32cm +13in
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,539m 8,330ft | varying 2,499m 8,199ft | 1,910m 6,266ft | 1,910m 6,266ft | varying 2,189m 7,182ft | ||
| Max Town | 8℃ 47°F | 6℃ 43°F | -2℃ 29°F | 2℃ 35°F | 7℃ 45°F | 5℃ 40°F | 8℃ 46°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 36°F | -2℃ 28°F | -4℃ 25°F | -4℃ 25°F | 0℃ 33°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 35°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.
Bourg-St-Pierre 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 8℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,539m 8,330ft to 2,299m 7,543ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
17cm to 48cm 7in to 19in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain showers then light snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,499m 8,199ft to resort level.
Max -2℃ 29°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 25°F and not getting above -2℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
32cm to 38cm 13in to 15in New Snow
Heavy snow first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow first, light snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,189m 7,182ft to 2,089m 6,854ft , with rain below.
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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Bourg-St-Pierre, Switzerland 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 Bourg-St-Pierre, 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.
Bourg-St-Pierre Snow Forecast updated at 19:38 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Bourg-St-Pierre
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pila | 130cm 51in | 144cm 57in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 110cm 43in | 121cm 48in | |||||||
| Chamonix | 86cm 34in | 95cm 38in | |||||||
| La Thuile | 81cm 32in | 86cm 34in | |||||||
| Argentière | 64cm 25in | 74cm 29in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 45cm 18in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 36cm 14in | 39cm 15in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bourg-St-Pierre
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bourg-St-Pierre, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bourg-St-Pierre, 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 Bourg-St-Pierre 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 Bourg-St-Pierre 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 Bourg-St-Pierre 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.