Montgenèvre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Montgenèvre
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This is the Snow Forecast for Montgenèvre, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 14:32 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 56cm |
| Next 7 Days | 62cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Montgenèvre.
Forecast for today in Montgenèvre
Max 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow showers at altitude then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,419m to 1,869m, with rain below.
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Updated 15 April 2025 16:40 NZST
Powder Possible :- 51cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Montgenèvre over the next 2 days.
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Montgenèvre Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 30cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 23 Pistes (23%) |
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,700m | 3℃
 +5cm
| 0℃
 +12cm
| -2℃
+38cm
| 2℃
| 0℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+3cm
| 4℃
|
| SE F2 | E F2 | ||||||
| 2,275m | 6℃
+4cm
| 3℃
+8cm
| 1℃
+38cm
| 5℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| 7℃
|
| 1,850m | 10℃
 | 7℃
| 3℃
+27cm
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,419m | varying 2,289m | varying 2,229m | varying 2,229m | varying 2,369m | ||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 7℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 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.
Montgenèvre 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 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow showers at altitude then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,419m to 1,869m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 12cm New Snow
Light rain first, light snow at altitude then light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,289m to 1,939m, with rain below.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
27cm to 38cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,999m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,369m to 1,889m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Montgenèvre, 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 Montgenèvre, 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.
Montgenèvre Snow Forecast updated at 14:32 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Montgenèvre
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pragelato | 94cm | 101cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 78cm | 87cm | |||||||
| Valfréjus | 68cm | 80cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 62cm | 78cm | |||||||
| San Sicario | 67cm | 74cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 58cm | 65cm | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 45cm | 51cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 36cm | 49cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Montgenèvre
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Montgenèvre, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Montgenèvre, 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 Montgenèvre 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 Montgenèvre 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 Montgenèvre 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.