Chaillol Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Chaillol
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This is the Snow Forecast for Chaillol, France for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 04 January 2025 18:36 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm |
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Forecast for today in Chaillol
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Chaillol is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Chaillol Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 50cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Last Snow | 2 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Chaillol was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Chaillol 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,000m | 3℃
| 0℃
 +6cm
| -2℃
 | 4℃
 +3cm
| 0℃
+11cm
| 0℃
| -1℃
 +13cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,725m | 3℃
| 1℃
+5cm
| -2℃
 | 4℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+10cm
| 1℃
| 3℃
+5cm
|
| SE F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,450m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 0℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 2℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,619m | 1,450m | varying 1,739m | varying 1,709m | varying 1,869m | varying 1,999m | |
| Max Town | 4℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 0℃ | -4℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -3℃ | -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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,499m |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Chaillol.
Chaillol 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
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
up to 6cm New Snow
Clear spells first, snow showers at altitude then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,619m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,739m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
1cm to 11cm New Snow
Light rain first, light snow at altitude then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,709m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
up to 13cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,499m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Chaillol, 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 Chaillol, 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.
Chaillol Snow Forecast updated at 18:36 CST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Chaillol
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 11cm | 117cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 10cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Dévoluy | 18cm | 50cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 15cm | 49cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 9cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 10cm | 38cm | |||||||
| SuperDévoluy | 10cm | 36cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Chaillol
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Chaillol, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Chaillol, 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 Chaillol is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Chaillol 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 Chaillol 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.