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Ceillac Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2026

Ceillac Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 03 May 2026 12:42 NZST

Snow Forecast for Ceillac

Snow and Weather from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Ceillac Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Ceillac?

Ceillac Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,025m)
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm
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Forecast for today in Ceillac

Max 17℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Ceillac from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
03		Mon
04		Tue
05		Wed
06		Thu
07		Fri
08		Sat
09
Wind
2,450m
6℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+4cm
3℃
Snow
+10cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
+1cm
2,025m
9℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Snow
+2cm
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
1,600m
17℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Fair
16℃
Clear
13℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,385m
to 2,138m

varying 2,231m
to 1,985m

varying 2,000m
to 1,923m

varying 2,400m
to 2,262m

Max Town17℃9℃11℃9℃13℃16℃13℃
Min Town5℃5℃4℃0℃3℃0℃6℃

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 Ceillac

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Ceillac
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Les Orres21cm 48cm
Puy Saint Vincent14cm 45cm
Risoul20cm 40cm
Montgenèvre6cm 29cm
Sestrière5cm 24cm
Serre Chevalier5cm 23cm
Clavière1cm 2cm

Snow Reliability

Ceillac enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 70 to 150 cm throughout the season. Snowfall typically begins in December, with a gradual melt in late spring; for the latest updates, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ceillac

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