St François Longchamp Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp
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This is the Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp, France for 16 days from 3 March.
Updated 04 March 2025 01:39 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 9 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for St François Longchamp.
Forecast for today in St François Longchamp
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
St François Longchamp is reporting “Soft Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
St François Longchamp Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 145cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 26 February | |
| Pistes Open | 38 Pistes |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in St François Longchamp was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
St François Longchamp 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 03 | Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F4 | |||||
| 2,550m | -3℃
| -2℃
 | 1℃
| 1℃
| 1℃
| -3℃
 | -3℃
 +7cm
|
| SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,000m | 1℃
| 1℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
 +3cm
|
| SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,450m | 7℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,829m | ||||||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 11℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
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.
St François Longchamp 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 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
09
up to 7cm New Snow
Rain showers first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,829m to 1,509m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp, 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 St François Longchamp, 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.
St François Longchamp Snow Forecast updated at 01:39 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near St François Longchamp
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs | - | 20cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | - | 18cm | |||||||
| Doucy-Combelouvière | - | 17cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | - | 17cm | |||||||
| Valmorel | - | 17cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | - | 16cm | |||||||
| La Tania | - | 16cm | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 16cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in St François Longchamp
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to St François Longchamp, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in St François Longchamp, 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 St François Longchamp 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 St François Longchamp 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 St François Longchamp 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.