Abriès Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Abriès
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This is the Snow Forecast for Abriès, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:32 CDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Abriès.
Forecast for today in Abriès
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,269m to 1,989m, with rain below.
Serre Chevalier (21km from Abriès) is reporting “Hard” with 21cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Abriès Snow Report
Snow report from Serre Chevalier (21km from Abriès)
| Upper Snow Depths | 108cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 35cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 15 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Serre Chevalier was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Abriès 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
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| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,450m | 1℃
 +9cm
| 1℃
 +11cm
| 4℃
 | 0℃
+6cm
| 3℃
+10cm
| 3℃
 +1cm
| 2℃
 +2cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 2,000m | 5℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
+1cm
| 8℃
| 7℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,550m | 8℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,269m | varying 2,169m | varying 2,229m | varying 2,149m | varying 1,789m | varying 2,149m | |
| Max Town | 8℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ |
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.
Abriès 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 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,269m to 1,989m, 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
Thu
17
up to 11cm New Snow
Rain showers first, rain then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,169m to 2,019m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear spells 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 6cm New Snow
Fog first, rain showers then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to 2,149m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 10cm New Snow
Light rain, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,149m to 1,759m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,789m to 1,739m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,149m to 2,029m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Abriès, 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 Abriès, 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.
Abriès Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Abriès
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sestrière | 80cm | 98cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 50cm | 75cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 45cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 37cm | 47cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 37cm | 45cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 28cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 38cm | 42cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Abriès
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Abriès, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Abriès, 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 Abriès 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 Abriès 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 Abriès 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.