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Courchevel Snow Forecast - 5th 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 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 01:31 CDT.

Courchevel Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours26cm
Next 7 Days31cm
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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 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

Mon
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,449m to 1,819m, with rain below.

La Tania (5km from Courchevel) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 26cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Courchevel Snow Report

Snow report from La Tania (5km from 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
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,740m
-2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Fog
+2cm
-2℃
Snow
+21cm
1℃
Cloud
+3cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Mixed
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2,020m
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
4℃
Fog
2℃
Snow
+21cm
5℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Storm
11℃
Storm
1,300m
8℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Cloud
8℃
Light Snow
+1cm
12℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Lt Rain
17℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,449m
to 1,819m

varying 2,219m
to 2,039m

varying 2,069m
to 1,300m

varying 2,029m
to 1,979m

varying 2,179m
to 1,979m

2,509m

Max Town8℃9℃8℃12℃10℃14℃17℃
Min Town5℃4℃1℃4℃5℃6℃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 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

Mon
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,449m to 1,819m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudShwrsLt Rain

Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,219m to 2,039m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

1cm to 21cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow at altitude, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,069m to resort level.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,979m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudShwrsCloud

Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,979m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedShwrsClear

Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairCloudLt RainLt Rain

Fair, cloudy, light rain showers later.

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 01:31 CDT, next update expected 04:00 CDT.

Snow Forecast near Courchevel

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Courchevel
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Val Thorens35cm 45cm
Saint Martin de Belleville33cm 42cm
Méribel30cm 35cm
La Tania31cm 34cm
Les Arcs22cm 34cm
Tignes15cm 33cm
Les Menuires21cm 30cm
Val Cenis20cm 29cm

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.