Courchevel 1850 Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 07 November 2026 13:44 NZDT
Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850
Snow and Weather from 7 November.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Courchevel 1850 Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Courchevel 1850?
| Next Snow Expected | 10 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm |
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Forecast for today in Courchevel 1850
Max 5℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Fog, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Courchevel 1850 are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Courchevel 1850 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 07 | Sun 08 | Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,740m | -2℃
 | -2℃
 | 0℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
 +4cm
| 5℃
| 0℃
+5cm
| -2℃
+8cm
|
| 2,295m | 1℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
| 6℃
+2cm
| 8℃
| 3℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+6cm
|
| 1,850m | 5℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,573m | varying 2,188m | varying 2,712m | varying 2,219m | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | -6℃ | -6℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
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.
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Snow Forecast near Courchevel 1850
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 2cm | 34cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 2cm | 29cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 1cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 1cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 2cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 2cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 1cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 1cm | 21cm |
How reliable is the snow in Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel 1850 enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snowfall of around 300 cm per season. The resort's high altitude ensures good snow depth throughout the winter, making it advisable to check the latest snow reports on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Courchevel 1850
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Courchevel 1850, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Courchevel 1850, 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 Courchevel 1850 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 Courchevel 1850 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 Courchevel 1850 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.