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Risoul Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Risoul Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Risoul

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This is the Snow Forecast for Risoul, France for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 21:36 CDT.

Risoul Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Risoul

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 7cm New Snow

MixedMixedStormShwrs

Clear spells, thunderstorms, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,359m to 2,269m, with rain below.

Risoul is reporting “Spring Snow” with 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Risoul Snow Report

Risoul Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths120cm
Lower Snow Depths60cm
Snow ConditionsSpring Snow
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Risoul 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Risoul from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,750m
5℃
Snow
+7cm
2℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Mixed
1℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Snow
2,200m
8℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
+1cm
6℃
Mixed
4℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Mixed
9℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Shwrs
1,650m
11℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
13℃
Fair
15℃
Mixed
13℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,359m
to 2,269m

varying 1,879m
to 1,819m

2,479m

Max Town11℃9℃10℃9℃13℃15℃13℃
Min Town3℃2℃2℃3℃2℃4℃5℃

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.

Risoul 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 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 7cm New Snow

MixedMixedStormShwrs

Clear spells, thunderstorms, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,359m to 2,269m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,879m to 1,819m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedShwrsFog

Clear spells, rain showers, fog later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudMixed

Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudFair

Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Max 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Risoul, 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 Risoul, 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.

Risoul Snow Forecast updated at 21:36 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Risoul

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Risoul
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Sestrière16cm 18cm
Serre Chevalier12cm 13cm
Montgenèvre8cm 9cm
Puy Saint Vincent8cm 9cm
La Forêt Blanche7cm 7cm
Les Orres5cm 6cm
Vars3cm 3cm
Clavière2cm 2cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Risoul

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