France Snow Reports
Where has it snowed in France? Snow depths and current snow conditions for French Ski Resorts.
Where is there snow in France?
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Updated 28 April 18:06:58 UTC
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When will it next snow in France?
There is snow forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including Les Deux Alpes, Les Orres, Montgenèvre, Risoul and Serre Chevalier.
How much snow is there in France?
The deepest reported snow in France is in Montriond, which reports snow depths of 500cm197in on upper slopes and 108cm43in lower down.
When did it last snow in France?
Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France today (28 April), in Ski Resorts including Val Thorens.
Snow Reports for France. Collected Sunday 28th April 2024.
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French Ski Resorts - Current Snow Comparison
Last reported snow conditions for Ski Resorts in France - please note that all ski resorts can be affected by weather at short notice, and you should check with the Tourist Office before travelling.
| Ski Resort Report | Up High | Last Snow | Forecast | 48 Hr | 7 Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe d'Huez | 490cm193in | - | Forecast | 13cm5in | 52cm20in | |
| Argentière | 5cm2in | - | Forecast | 2cm1in | 39cm15in | |
| Avoriaz | 495cm195in | - | Forecast | 2cm1in | 30cm12in | |
| Ax les Thermes | 60cm24in | - | Forecast | 42cm17in | 61cm24in | |
| Brides-les-Bains | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 49cm19in | ||
| Cambre d'Aze | - | Forecast | 25cm10in | 33cm13in | ||
| Chamonix | 390cm154in | - | Forecast | 2cm1in | 42cm16in | |
| Champagny en Vanoise | - | Forecast | 4cm2in | 54cm21in | ||
| Chamrousse | 95cm37in | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 23cm9in | |
| Châtel | 180cm71in | - | Forecast | - | 26cm10in | |
| Courchevel | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 48cm19in | ||
| Flaine | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 33cm13in | ||
| Font Romeu | - | Forecast | 25cm10in | 30cm12in | ||
| Isola 2000 | - | Forecast | - | - | ||
| La Chapelle d'Abondance | - | Forecast | - | 24cm10in | ||
| La Clusaz | 235cm93in | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 32cm12in | |
| La Joue du Loup | - | Forecast | 10cm4in | 32cm13in | ||
| La Plagne | 334cm131in | - | Forecast | 6cm2in | 66cm26in | |
| La Rosière | 360cm142in | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 39cm15in | |
| La Tania | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 49cm19in | ||
| Le Corbier | 120cm47in | - | Forecast | - | 37cm15in | |
| Le Grand Bornand | 95cm37in | - | Forecast | - | 25cm10in | |
| Les Angles | - | Forecast | - | 10cm4in | ||
| Les Arcs | - | Forecast | 1cm1in | 43cm17in | ||
| Les Carroz | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 31cm12in | ||
| Les Contamines | - | Forecast | - | 34cm14in | ||
| Les Deux Alpes | 340cm134in | - | Forecast | 16cm6in | 50cm20in | |
| Les Gets | - | Forecast | - | 27cm11in | ||
| Les Houches | 5cm2in | - | Forecast | - | 31cm12in | |
| Les Menuires | 25cm10in | - | Forecast | 7cm3in | 54cm21in | |
| Les Orres | - | Forecast | 19cm8in | 44cm17in | ||
| Les Saisies | - | Forecast | - | 28cm11in | ||
| Megève | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 31cm12in | ||
| Mont Ventoux | - | Forecast | - | 1cm- | ||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | - | Forecast | 1cm1in | 43cm17in | ||
| Montgenèvre | - | Forecast | 19cm7in | 78cm31in | ||
| Morillon | 75cm30in | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 33cm13in | |
| Morzine | 155cm61in | - | Forecast | - | 28cm11in | |
| Méribel | 215cm85in | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 49cm19in | |
| Peisey-Vallandry | - | Forecast | 1cm1in | 37cm15in | ||
| Praz sur Arly | - | Forecast | - | 29cm11in | ||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 382cm150in | - | Forecast | 26cm10in | 65cm26in | |
| Risoul | 230cm91in | - | Forecast | 20cm8in | 52cm21in | |
| Saint Martin de Belleville | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 48cm19in | ||
| Sainte-Foy Tarentaise | 157cm62in | - | Forecast | 6cm2in | 66cm26in | |
| Samoëns | 90cm35in | - | Forecast | 1cm- | 33cm13in | |
| Serre Chevalier | 280cm110in | - | Forecast | 24cm9in | 71cm28in | |
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | - | Forecast | - | 28cm11in | ||
| The Three Valleys | 240cm94in | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 49cm19in | |
| Thollon-les-Mémises | - | Forecast | - | 20cm8in | ||
| Tignes | 410cm161in | - | Forecast | 6cm2in | 66cm26in | |
| Val Cenis | 230cm91in | - | Forecast | 6cm2in | 74cm29in | |
| Val Thorens | 240cm94in | - | Forecast | 7cm3in | 56cm22in | |
| Val d'Isère | 235cm93in | - | Forecast | 7cm3in | 77cm30in | |
| Valfréjus | 340cm134in | - | Forecast | 8cm3in | 60cm24in | |
| Valloire | 120cm47in | - | Forecast | 21cm8in | 56cm22in | |
| Valmeinier | 180cm71in | - | Forecast | 8cm3in | 59cm23in | |
| Valmorel | - | Forecast | - | 25cm10in | ||
| Vaujany | - | Forecast | 12cm5in | 51cm20in |
N.B. The above table shows only the top 60 French ski resorts; please use the Map in the menu above or the links below to see regions of France.
The French snow forecast figures given here are the likely average cumulative snowfall on each day, for the specified ski resort. Local snow depths may vary considerably from slope to slope.
Off Piste and Avalanche Safety
Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in France, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.
French Snow Report Table Key
- Snow Report - link to the full Snow Report for the named French Ski Resort.
- Depth(U) - last reported Upper Snow Depth.
- Last Snow - date of last reported snowfall.
- Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
- Forecast - link to the full 7 and 14-Day Snow Forecast.
- 48 Hours - total snowfall expected in the next 48 hours.
- 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
All Snow Reports are subject to change. The snow depths given are indicative only of the limited measurements made available by the ski areas concerned, and snow depth and quality will vary substantially from slope to slope.
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