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French Snow Reports and Conditions - Thursday 18th April 2024

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France Snow Reports

Where has it snowed in France? Snow depths and current snow conditions for French Ski Resorts.

Where is there snow in France?

Powder Alert!

Updated 19 April 07:26:51 NZST

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 59 ski areas including Avoriaz, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Val Thorens and Val d'Isère.

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When will it next snow in France?

There is snow forecast to fall in France over the next 2 days, in at least 50 Ski Resorts including Avoriaz, Chamonix, Les Arcs, Les Gets and Morzine.

How much snow is there in France?

The deepest reported snow in France is in Avoriaz, which reports snow depths of 500cm on upper slopes and 108cm lower down.

When did it last snow in France?

Recent snow reports indicate that it snowed in France today (18 April), in at least 19 Ski Resorts including Alpe d'Huez, Avoriaz, Chamonix, Les Arcs and Val d'Isère.

Snow Reports for France. Collected Thursday 18th April 2024.

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French Ski Resorts - Current Snow Comparison

Last reported snow conditions for Ski Resorts in France - please note that all ski resorts can be affected by weather at short notice, and you should check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

French Snow Reports
Ski Resort Report Up HighLast SnowForecast 48 Hr 7 Day
Alpe d'Huez485cm-Forecast10cm 43cm
Argentière-Forecast21cm 45cm
Avoriaz500cm-Forecast22cm 58cm
Ax les Thermes60cm-Forecast2cm 29cm
Brides-les-Bains-Forecast19cm 56cm
Cambre d'Aze-Forecast1cm 26cm
Chamonix400cm-Forecast20cm 56cm
Champagny en Vanoise355cm-Forecast18cm 68cm
Chamrousse95cm-Forecast11cm 40cm
Châtel180cm-Forecast21cm 52cm
Courchevel53cm-Forecast18cm 67cm
Flaine440cm-Forecast21cm 65cm
Font Romeu440cm-Forecast1cm 27cm
Isola 2000310cm-Forecast-9cm
La Chapelle d'Abondance-Forecast22cm 42cm
La Clusaz235cm-Forecast16cm 46cm
La Joue du Loup-Forecast2cm 17cm
La Plagne334cm-Forecast14cm 71cm
La Rosière365cm-Forecast19cm 63cm
La Tania-Forecast19cm 54cm
Le Corbier120cm-Forecast14cm 56cm
Le Grand Bornand95cm-Forecast16cm 45cm
Les Angles20cm-Forecast1cm 24cm
Les Arcs430cm-Forecast19cm 65cm
Les Carroz112cm-Forecast18cm 54cm
Les Contamines-Forecast21cm 52cm
Les Deux Alpes340cm-Forecast9cm 41cm
Les Gets60cm-Forecast21cm 54cm
Les Houches-Forecast19cm 53cm
Les Menuires172cm-Forecast14cm 59cm
Les Orres-Forecast3cm 32cm
Les Saisies100cm-Forecast18cm 44cm
Megève-Forecast19cm 55cm
Mont Ventoux-Forecast-7cm
Montchavin-Les Coches334cm-Forecast19cm 64cm
Montgenèvre320cm-Forecast6cm 55cm
Morillon75cm-Forecast21cm 45cm
Morzine155cm-Forecast21cm 54cm
Méribel209cm-Forecast19cm 68cm
Peisey-Vallandry-Forecast19cm 64cm
Praz sur Arly-Forecast18cm 44cm
Puy Saint Vincent382cm-Forecast3cm 25cm
Risoul230cm-Forecast5cm 31cm
Saint Martin de Belleville-Forecast18cm 55cm
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise157cm-Forecast16cm 64cm
Samoëns90cm-Forecast21cm 44cm
Serre Chevalier280cm-Forecast5cm 50cm
St Gervais Mont-Blanc-Forecast20cm 55cm
The Three Valleys240cm-Forecast19cm 54cm
Thollon-les-Mémises-Forecast13cm 29cm
Tignes420cm-Forecast14cm 73cm
Val Cenis230cm-Forecast12cm 65cm
Val Thorens240cm-Forecast15cm 48cm
Val d'Isère235cm-Forecast11cm 79cm
Valfréjus340cm-Forecast12cm 62cm
Valloire120cm-Forecast7cm 40cm
Valmeinier180cm-Forecast12cm 61cm
Valmorel-Forecast16cm 48cm
Vaujany200cm-Forecast10cm 42cm

N.B. The above table shows only the top 60 French ski resorts; please use the Map in the menu above or the links below to see regions of France.

The French snow forecast figures given here are the likely average cumulative snowfall on each day, for the specified ski resort. Local snow depths may vary considerably from slope to slope.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in France, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

French Snow Report Table Key

  • Snow Report - link to the full Snow Report for the named French Ski Resort.
  • Depth(U) - last reported Upper Snow Depth.
  • Last Snow - date of last reported snowfall.
  • Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
  • Forecast - link to the full 7 and 14-Day Snow Forecast.
  • 48 Hours - total snowfall expected in the next 48 hours.
  • 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.

All Snow Reports are subject to change. The snow depths given are indicative only of the limited measurements made available by the ski areas concerned, and snow depth and quality will vary substantially from slope to slope.

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