Grande Galaxie Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie, France for 15 days from 10 May.
Updated 09 May 2025 23:38 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 11 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm 7in |
| Next 7 Days | 24cm 9in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grande Galaxie.
Forecast for today in Grande Galaxie
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then rain showers later.
Alpe d'Huez (near Grande Galaxie) is reporting “Hard” with 17cm 7in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Grande Galaxie Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (near Grande Galaxie)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
Grande Galaxie 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,600m 11,811ft | -4℃ 25°F
 | -4℃ 25°F
 +9cm +4in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +8cm +3in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +1cm
| -3℃ 26°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
 +2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+1cm
|
| 2,400m 7,874ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 6℃ 44°F
+2cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
 +3cm +1in
| 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 47°F
|
| 1,200m 3,937ft | 16℃ 60°F
| 15℃ 60°F
| 13℃ 54°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 14℃ 57°F
 | 15℃ 58°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,569m 8,428ft | varying 2,589m 8,494ft | varying 2,509m 8,232ft | varying 2,629m 8,625ft | varying 2,539m 8,330ft | varying 2,599m 8,527ft | varying 2,699m 8,855ft |
| Max Town | 16℃ 60°F | 15℃ 60°F | 13℃ 54°F | 15℃ 59°F | 14℃ 57°F | 14℃ 57°F | 15℃ 58°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 44°F | 8℃ 46°F | 8℃ 45°F | 6℃ 43°F | 7℃ 44°F | 7℃ 45°F | 9℃ 47°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.
Grande Galaxie 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 16℃ 60°F
Min 6℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then rain showers later.
Max 15℃ 60°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
11
up to 9cm up to 4in New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,589m 8,494ft to 2,299m 7,543ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 8℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then thunderstorms, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,509m 8,232ft to 2,159m 7,083ft , with rain below.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,629m 8,625ft to 2,419m 7,936ft , with rain below.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then thunderstorms, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,539m 8,330ft to 2,459m 8,068ft , with rain below.
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) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,599m 8,527ft to 2,389m 7,838ft , with rain below.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 9℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,699m 8,855ft to 2,689m 8,822ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie, 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 Grande Galaxie, 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.
Grande Galaxie Snow Forecast updated at 23:38 BST, next update expected 05:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Grande Galaxie
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe d'Huez | 15cm 6in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| La Grave | 13cm 5in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 10cm 4in | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 12cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Sestrière | 5cm 2in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 3cm 1in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 2cm 1in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grande Galaxie
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grande Galaxie, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grande Galaxie, 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 Grande Galaxie 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 Grande Galaxie 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 Grande Galaxie 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.