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Grand Massif Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Grand Massif Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Grand Massif

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This is the Snow Forecast for Grand Massif, France for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 17:36 NZDT.

Grand Massif Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours14cm
Next 7 Days17cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grand Massif.

Forecast for today in Grand Massif

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowShwrsCloud

Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,249m to 879m, with rain below.

Les Gets (12km from Grand Massif) is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 14cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Grand Massif Snow Report

Snow report from Les Gets (12km from Grand Massif)

Les Gets Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths110cm
Lower Snow Depths16cm
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow
Last Snow
18cm of Snow - 13 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Gets was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Grand Massif 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Grand Massif from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSE F3SE F3
2,500m
-4℃
Snow
+6cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-9℃
Cloud
+3cm
-6℃
Cloud
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Clear
1,600m
1℃
Cloud
+2cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Clear
700m
8℃
Snow
6℃
Snow
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
6℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,249m
to 879m

varying 1,009m
to 709m

varying 989m
to 700m

varying 839m
to 700m

varying 749m
to 729m

Max Town8℃6℃3℃3℃6℃11℃13℃
Min Town2℃1℃-1℃-1℃0℃1℃4℃

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.

Grand Massif 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 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowShwrsCloud

Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,249m to 879m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,009m to 709m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowFogCloudLight Snow

Light snow first, fog then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 989m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

1cm to 3cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 839m to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

FogCloudMixedFair

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Max 11℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 13℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Grand Massif, 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 Grand Massif, 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.

Grand Massif Snow Forecast updated at 17:36 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Grand Massif

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Grand Massif
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Morillon17cm 21cm
Avoriaz13cm 16cm
Flaine11cm 16cm
Les Houches11cm 16cm
Samoëns13cm 16cm
La Clusaz13cm 15cm
Les Carroz11cm 15cm
Les Gets12cm 15cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grand Massif

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