Le Grand Domaine Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Le Grand Domaine
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Le Grand Domaine, France for 15 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 17:33 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 14 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Le Grand Domaine.
Forecast for today in Le Grand Domaine
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 12 March 2025 21:38 CDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Le Grand Domaine over the next 2 days.
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Le Grand Domaine Snow Report
Snow report from Méribel (11km from Le Grand Domaine)
| Upper Snow Depths | 290cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 81cm |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | |
| 5cm of Snow - 26 February | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Méribel was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Le Grand Domaine 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F4 | |||||
| 2,550m | -5℃
+1cm
| -7℃
 +3cm
| -5℃
+9cm
| -7℃
+4cm
| -2℃
 | -6℃
| -4℃
|
| SE F3 | SE F4 | ||||||
| 1,900m | -1℃
+1cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| -2℃
+8cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
|
| 1,250m | 4℃
 | 2℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+5cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,250m | 1,250m | 1,250m | 1,250m | varying 1,329m | ||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Le Grand Domaine 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 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Fog early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
5cm to 9cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
2cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then light snow, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, fog later.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Le Grand Domaine, 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 Le Grand Domaine, 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.
Le Grand Domaine Snow Forecast updated at 17:33 CDT, next update expected 23:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Le Grand Domaine
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmorel | 12cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 10cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 9cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5cm | 12cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 6cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| St François Longchamp | 4cm | 9cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Grand Domaine
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Le Grand Domaine, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Le Grand Domaine, 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 Le Grand Domaine 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 Le Grand Domaine 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 Le Grand Domaine 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.