Méribel Village Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Méribel Village
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This is the Snow Forecast for Méribel Village, France for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 04 January 2025 20:38 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 77cm |
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Forecast for today in Méribel Village
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,369m to 2,099m, with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 04 January 2025 23:35 CST
Powder Possible :- 10cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Méribel Village over the next 2 days.
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Méribel Village Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 185cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 95cm |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | |
| 80cm of Snow - 3 January | |
| Pistes Open | 65 Pistes |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Méribel was reported as 4 (High) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Méribel Village 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,950m | 0℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
 +10cm
| -8℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+13cm
| -6℃
+17cm
| -7℃
| -5℃
+32cm
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 2,175m | 5℃
| 4℃
+9cm
| -3℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+10cm
| -1℃
+17cm
| -2℃
| -1℃
+24cm
|
| 1,400m | 9℃
| 8℃
+7cm
| 1℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
| 3℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,369m | varying 1,979m | 1,400m | varying 2,339m | varying 1,969m | 1,400m | varying 2,069m |
| Max Town | 9℃ | 8℃ | 1℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | -1℃ | -4℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | 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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,099m | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Méribel Village.
Méribel Village 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
Sun
05
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,369m to 2,099m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
7cm to 10cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,979m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
up to 13cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, light rain then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,339m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
1cm to 17cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,969m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
1cm to 32cm New Snow
Light snow first, rain then rain showers, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,069m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Méribel Village, 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 Méribel Village, 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.
Méribel Village Snow Forecast updated at 20:38 CST, next update expected 02:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Méribel Village
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | 11cm | 80cm | |||||||
| Méribel Les Allues | 10cm | 79cm | |||||||
| Méribel Mottaret | 11cm | 75cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 10cm | 74cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 13cm | 71cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 12cm | 71cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 9cm | 71cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 9cm | 73cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Méribel Village
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Méribel Village, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Méribel Village, 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 Méribel Village 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 Méribel Village 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 Méribel Village 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.