French Snow Forecasts, 2nd May 2024

France Snow Forecasts and Reports for French Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in France?

Powder Alert!

Updated 02 May 18:14:50 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 Alpe d'Huez, La Plagne, Les Deux Alpes, Tignes and Val d'Isère.

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 (2 May), in at least 4 Ski Resorts including Argentière, Chamonix, Les Deux Alpes and Les Houches.

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Top French Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in France with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast	7 Day
Les Deux Alpes	69cm27in
La Grave	68cm27in
Alpe d'Huez	67cm26in
Risoul	62cm25in
Puy Saint Vincent	63cm25in
Vars	57cm23in
Brides-les-Bains	60cm24in
La Tania	60cm24in
Méribel	60cm24in
The Three Valleys	60cm24in

°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km

Top French Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

French ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report	Upper
Montriond	500cm197in
Avoriaz	495cm195in
Morzine	495cm195in
Alpe d'Huez	490cm193in
Oz-en-Oisans	490cm193in
Tignes	410cm161in
Bonneval-sur-Arc	390cm154in
Cauterets	390cm154in
Puy Saint Vincent	382cm150in
Chamonix	380cm150in

°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km

French Ski Resorts - Forecast Snow Comparison

The latest snow forecasts 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.

French Snow Forecasts
Ski Resort Forecast	48 Hr	7 Day	Snow Conditions
Alpe d'Huez	28cm11in	67cm26in	Fresh Snow High
Argentière	14cm6in	50cm20in	Fresh Snow
Avoriaz	13cm5in	27cm10in	Fresh Snow
Ax les Thermes	3cm1in	11cm4in	Spring Snow
Brides-les-Bains	18cm7in	60cm24in	-
Cambre d'Aze	2cm1in	2cm1in	-
Chamonix	14cm6in	50cm20in	Soft Snow High Fresh Snow Low
Champagny en Vanoise	19cm7in	57cm22in	-
Chamrousse	28cm11in	33cm13in	Ski Area Open
Châtel	10cm4in	14cm6in	-
Courchevel	19cm7in	42cm17in	Ski Area Open
Flaine	15cm6in	32cm13in	Not Known
Font Romeu	2cm1in	2cm1in	Not Known
Isola 2000	-	-	-
La Chapelle d'Abondance	10cm4in	12cm5in	-
La Clusaz	14cm6in	37cm14in	Fresh Snow High
La Joue du Loup	17cm7in	21cm8in	-
La Plagne	23cm9in	48cm19in	Ski Area Open
La Rosière	18cm7in	38cm15in	Fresh Snow
La Tania	18cm7in	60cm24in	-
Le Corbier	12cm5in	13cm5in	Spring Snow High
Le Grand Bornand	14cm5in	18cm7in	Not Known
Les Angles	-	-	-
Les Arcs	19cm8in	54cm21in	Not Known
Les Carroz	14cm6in	23cm9in	-
Les Contamines	14cm6in	32cm13in	Not Known
Les Deux Alpes	29cm11in	69cm27in	Fresh Snow High
Les Gets	11cm4in	14cm6in	-
Les Houches	6cm2in	8cm3in	Fresh Snow
Les Menuires	16cm6in	52cm21in	Fresh Snow High
Les Orres	17cm7in	48cm19in	-
Les Saisies	9cm4in	11cm4in	Not Known
Megève	14cm6in	25cm10in	Not Known
Mont Ventoux	1cm1in	1cm1in	-
Montchavin-Les Coches	19cm8in	54cm21in	Ski Area Open
Montgenèvre	27cm10in	49cm19in	-
Morillon	15cm6in	33cm13in	Not Known
Morzine	11cm4in	16cm6in	-
Méribel	18cm7in	60cm24in	Not Known
Peisey-Vallandry	19cm8in	32cm13in	-
Praz sur Arly	9cm4in	13cm5in	-
Puy Saint Vincent	28cm11in	63cm25in	Fresh Snow
Risoul	25cm10in	62cm25in	Spring Snow
Saint Martin de Belleville	18cm7in	57cm23in	-
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise	23cm9in	47cm19in	Fresh Snow
Samoëns	15cm6in	34cm13in	Wet Low
Serre Chevalier	28cm11in	57cm22in	Spring Snow
St Gervais Mont-Blanc	9cm4in	11cm4in	No Snow Low
The Three Valleys	18cm7in	60cm24in	Soft Snow
Thollon-les-Mémises	15cm6in	16cm6in	-
Tignes	23cm9in	48cm19in	Ski Area Open
Val Cenis	24cm9in	40cm16in	Ski Area Open
Val Thorens	16cm6in	56cm22in	Soft Snow
Val d'Isère	26cm10in	46cm18in	Not Known
Valfréjus	16cm6in	43cm17in	Spring Snow
Valloire	28cm11in	52cm20in	Spring Snow
Valmeinier	16cm6in	35cm14in	Not Known
Valmorel	7cm3in	9cm3in	-
Vaujany	28cm11in	58cm23in	-

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 Forecast Table Key

Snow Forecast - links to 7-Day medium-range and 14-Day long-range Snow Forecasts.
48 Hours - total snowfall forecast in the next 48 hours.
7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
Snow Conditions - current skiing conditions.

All Snow Forecasts beyond 2 days are subject to change. The multi-day snowfall totals above are the total quantity of fresh snow expected to fall, and do NOT account for settling and compaction that will occur.