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Les Karellis Snow Forecast - 14th May 2026

Les Karellis Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 14 May 2026 19:40 NZST

Snow Forecast for Les Karellis

Snow and Weather from 14 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Les Karellis Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Les Karellis?

Les Karellis Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,075m)
Next Snow Expected14 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days6cm

Forecast for today in Les Karellis

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
14

4cm New Snow

SnowCloudSnowSnow

Heavy snow showers first, cloudy then heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,154m to resort level (1,600m).

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Karellis from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Thu
14		Fri
15		Sat
16		Sun
17		Mon
18		Tue
19		Wed
20
Wind
2,550m
0℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Clear
2,075m
3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
0℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Clear
1,600m
5℃
Snow
+4cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
14℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,154m
to 1,600m

varying 1,738m
to 1,600m

varying 1,615m
to 1,600m

varying 2,092m
to 2,077m

Max Town5℃2℃4℃9℃10℃14℃16℃
Min Town-2℃-6℃-2℃-5℃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.

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Snow Forecast near Les Karellis

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Karellis
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Alpe d'Huez13cm 16cm
Courchevel14cm 16cm
Les Deux Alpes12cm 16cm
Méribel11cm 13cm
La Tania11cm 12cm
Les Menuires10cm 12cm
Val Thorens10cm 12cm

Snow Reliability

Les Karellis generally experiences reliable snow conditions, with average depths of 80-120 cm during peak season. Snowfall typically begins in December, and the resort maintains excellent coverage, so check J2Ski for the latest snow updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Karellis

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