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Courchevel Snow Forecast - 21st May 2025

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Courchevel Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Courchevel

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This is the Snow Forecast for Courchevel, France for 15 days from 21 May.

Updated 20 May 2025 17:31 CDT.

Courchevel Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days10cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Courchevel.

Forecast for today in Courchevel

Max 14℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
21

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudCloud

Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.

La Tania (near Courchevel) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Courchevel Snow Report

Snow report from La Tania (near Courchevel)

La Tania Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths160cm
Snow ConditionsSpring Snow

Courchevel 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Courchevel from OpenMeteo
Wed
21
Thu
22
Fri
23
Sat
24
Sun
25
Mon
26
Tue
27
WindNW F2
2,740m
2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+9cm
1℃
Mixed
3℃
Clear
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
2,020m
7℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+4cm
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
9℃
Mixed
9℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
1,300m
14℃
Cloud
8℃
Shwrs
11℃
Mixed
13℃
Fair
16℃
Cloud
14℃
Mixed
14℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,479m
to 2,409m

varying 2,209m
to 1,829m

Max Town14℃8℃11℃13℃16℃14℃14℃
Min Town8℃5℃4℃3℃5℃7℃7℃

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.

Courchevel 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 14℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
21

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudCloud

Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
22

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsShwrsLt Rain

Light rain, rain showers, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,209m to 1,829m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
23

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearMixed

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 16℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
26

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedFog

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, fog later.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
27

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Courchevel, 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 Courchevel, 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.

Courchevel Snow Forecast updated at 17:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Courchevel

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Courchevel
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Courchevel Moriond13cm 15cm
Courchevel 185010cm 10cm
La Tania10cm 10cm
Les Arcs10cm 10cm
Courchevel Village9cm 9cm
Les Menuires9cm 9cm
La Plagne8cm 8cm
La Rosière8cm 8cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Courchevel

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Courchevel, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Courchevel, 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 Courchevel 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 Courchevel 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 Courchevel 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.