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Abriès Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Abriès Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 19:42 NZST

Snow Forecast for Abriès

Snow and Weather from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Abriès Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Abriès?

Abriès Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,000m)
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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Forecast for today in Abriès

Max 13℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

ClearFairShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, fair then rain showers, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Abriès are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Abriès from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
Thu
07
Fri
08
WindE F2
2,450m
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+9cm
3℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
5℃
Clear
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
E F2
2,000m
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
4℃
Snow
+2cm
5℃
Snow
+3cm
4℃
Cloud
7℃
Clear
4℃
Mixed
1,550m
13℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Cloud
7℃
Drizzle
7℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Cloud
11℃
Shwrs
7℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 2,288m
to 1,888m

varying 2,165m
to 1,858m

varying 2,104m
to 2,088m

varying 2,227m
to 2,104m

Max Town13℃13℃7℃7℃7℃11℃7℃
Min Town2℃5℃4℃4℃1℃0℃5℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Abriès

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Abriès
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Puy Saint Vincent7cm 18cm
Risoul3cm 10cm
Sauze d'Oulx2cm 9cm
Sestrière2cm 8cm
Montgenèvre2cm 7cm
Bardonecchia2cm 7cm
Serre Chevalier1cm 5cm

Snow Reliability

Abriès typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths ranging from 80 cm to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow updates, check J2Ski for real-time conditions and snow forecasts.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Abriès

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Abriès, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Abriès, 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 Abriès 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 Abriès 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 Abriès 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.