Briançon Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Briançon
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This is the Snow Forecast for Briançon, France for 15 days from 25 April.
Updated 24 April 2025 14:38 UTC.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Briançon.
Forecast for today in Briançon
Max 16℃ 62°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Serre Chevalier (including Briançon) is reporting “Hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Briançon Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 159cm 63in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 35cm 14in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | 52cm 20in of Snow - 17 April |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Serre Chevalier was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Briançon 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | |
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| Wind | NE F2 | ||||||
| 2,540m 8,333ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 6℃ 42°F
 | 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
 | 9℃ 48°F
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| 1,854m 6,081ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 14℃ 58°F
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| 1,167m 3,829ft | 16℃ 62°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 18℃ 65°F
| 19℃ 66°F
| 19℃ 66°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 16℃ 62°F | 17℃ 63°F | 13℃ 56°F | 14℃ 58°F | 18℃ 65°F | 19℃ 66°F | 19℃ 66°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 37°F | 5℃ 40°F | 7℃ 45°F | 6℃ 44°F | 7℃ 44°F | 8℃ 46°F | 8℃ 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.
Briançon 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℃ 62°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
26
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 6℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.
Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 19℃ 66°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 19℃ 66°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, fair later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Briançon, 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 Briançon, 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.
Briançon Snow Forecast updated at 14:38 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Briançon
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sestrière | 17cm 7in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Monêtier les Bains | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 10cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 7cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Risoul | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Chantemerle | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Briançon
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Briançon, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Briançon, 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 Briançon 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 Briançon 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 Briançon 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.