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Méribel Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Méribel Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Méribel

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This is the Snow Forecast for Méribel, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 04:32 NZST.

Méribel Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours19cm
Next 7 Days21cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Méribel

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 7cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,459m to 1,819m, with rain below.

Méribel has 19cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Méribel Snow Report

Méribel Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow
60cm of Snow - 17 April

Méribel 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Méribel from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,950m
-3℃
Snow
+7cm
-2℃
Fog
+1cm
-5℃
Snow
+11cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Mixed
2,025m
3℃
Snow
+5cm
4℃
Fog
1℃
Snow
+10cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
9℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
1,100m
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
16℃
Mixed
18℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 2,459m
to 1,819m

varying 2,219m
to 2,129m

varying 2,029m
to 1,529m

varying 1,899m
to 1,879m

varying 2,229m
to 1,789m

Max Town9℃10℃9℃9℃12℃16℃18℃
Min Town5℃5℃4℃4℃5℃4℃9℃

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.

Méribel 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 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 7cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,459m to 1,819m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

FogMixedCloudLt Rain

Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,219m to 2,129m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 11cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudLt Rain

Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,529m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudCloud

Fog early, then cloudy later.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainFairCloudClear

Light rain first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,789m, with rain below.

Max 16℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedClear

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Méribel, 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 Méribel, 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.

Méribel Snow Forecast updated at 04:32 NZST, next update expected 07:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Méribel

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Méribel
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Méribel Centre32cm 41cm
Les Menuires19cm 38cm
Méribel Les Hauts29cm 35cm
La Plagne10cm 32cm
Les Arcs23cm 31cm
La Rosière20cm 29cm
Val d'Isère15cm 29cm
Méribel Mottaret17cm 27cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Méribel

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