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Méribel Snow Forecast - 20th 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 20 May.

Updated 20 May 2025 12:37 NZST.

Méribel Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
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 Méribel.

Forecast for today in Méribel

Max 14℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
20

up to 4cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainCloudLt Rain

Rain showers first, light rain then cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,679m to 2,519m, with rain below.

La Tania (near Méribel) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 14cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Méribel Snow Report

Snow report from La Tania (near Méribel)

La Tania Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths160cm
Snow ConditionsSpring Snow

Méribel 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Méribel from OpenMeteo
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Fri
23
Sat
24
Sun
25
Mon
26
Wind
2,950m
2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+9cm
-2℃
Mixed
0℃
Fair
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
5℃
Fair
2,025m
8℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Cloud
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Fair
6℃
Light Snow
11℃
Cloud
1,100m
14℃
Lt Rain
16℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Mixed
12℃
Fair
12℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,679m
to 2,519m

varying 2,349m
to 2,299m

varying 2,269m
to 1,719m

varying 1,699m
to 1,629m

varying 2,449m
to 1,959m

Max Town14℃16℃8℃10℃12℃12℃16℃
Min Town10℃8℃5℃3℃1℃7℃8℃

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 14℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
20

up to 4cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainCloudLt Rain

Rain showers first, light rain then cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,679m to 2,519m, with rain below.

Max 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
21

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,299m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
22

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,269m to 1,719m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
23

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 12℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
25

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLt RainShwrsLt Rain

Cloudy first, light rain then rain showers, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,449m to 1,959m, with rain below.

Max 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
26

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudFair

Clear spells, cloudy, fair 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 12:37 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Méribel

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Méribel
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
The Three Valleys30cm 33cm
Tignes20cm 25cm
La Plagne19cm 23cm
Les Menuires19cm 23cm
Saint Martin de Belleville19cm 22cm
Val Thorens17cm 21cm
Méribel Village17cm 20cm
Méribel Centre16cm 19cm

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.