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Chaillol Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Chaillol Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 01:40 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Chaillol

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Chaillol Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Chaillol?

Chaillol Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,725m)
Next Snow Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days7cm
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Forecast for today in Chaillol

Max 9℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Chaillol from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22		Mon
23		Tue
24		Wed
25		Thu
26
Wind
2,000m
2℃
Clear
2℃
Fair
-2℃
Snow
+6cm
1℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-5℃
Clear
1,725m
4℃
Clear
4℃
Fair
0℃
Snow
+5cm
3℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃
Clear
SW F2NW F3
1,450m
9℃
Clear
8℃
Fair
3℃
Snow
+8cm
4℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,727m
to 1,450m

varying 1,635m
to 1,450m

1,450m

Max Town9℃8℃3℃4℃6℃8℃0℃
Min Town-2℃-2℃-5℃-8℃-5℃-4℃-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 Chaillol

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Chaillol
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Dévoluy8cm 18cm
La Joue du Loup8cm 18cm
SuperDévoluy8cm 18cm
Les Deux Alpes6cm 17cm
Les Orres7cm 9cm
Puy Saint Vincent6cm 9cm
Risoul3cm 4cm

Snow Reliability

Chaillol generally experiences good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of up to 150 cm during peak season. The resort benefits from consistent snowfall, but it's always wise to check the latest conditions on J2Ski for the most accurate updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chaillol

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