Ceillac Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ceillac
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This is the Snow Forecast for Ceillac, France for 16 days from 22 January.
Updated 21 January 2025 18:31 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 30cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ceillac.
Forecast for today in Ceillac
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,609m, with rain below.
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Updated 21 January 2025 20:42 CST
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Ceillac Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 55cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 40cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 12 Pistes (70%) |
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| Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | Tue 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SE F2 | S F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 2,450m | -1℃
 +6cm
| -1℃
 +7cm
| 2℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+3cm
| -3℃
 +12cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 2,025m | 1℃
+5cm
| 0℃
+5cm
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
+4cm
| 2℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+20cm
|
| 1,600m | 2℃
| 3℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
| 5℃
 | 2℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,919m | varying 2,029m | varying 1,849m | varying 2,009m | varying 1,789m | ||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Ceillac 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,609m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 7cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,789m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
26
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,849m to 1,689m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
27
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,009m to 1,719m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
28
1cm to 12cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,789m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Ceillac, 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 Ceillac, 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.
Ceillac Snow Forecast updated at 18:31 CST, next update expected 00:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Ceillac
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 22cm | 70cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 22cm | 70cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 14cm | 63cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 16cm | 51cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 16cm | 50cm | |||||||
| Clavière | 15cm | 49cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 10cm | 43cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ceillac
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ceillac, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ceillac, 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 Ceillac 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 Ceillac 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 Ceillac 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.