St François Longchamp Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 17 April 2026 02:46 CDT
Snow Forecast for St François Longchamp
Snow and Weather from 17 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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St François Longchamp Snow Forecast Highlights
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Forecast for today in St François Longchamp
Max 16℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for St François Longchamp are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Fri 17 | Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 2,550m | 9℃
| 9℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
 | 7℃
| 7℃
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| 2,000m | 13℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
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| 1,450m | 16℃
| 16℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 13℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 16℃ | 16℃ | 14℃ | 13℃ | 13℃ | 14℃ | 13℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ |
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 near St François Longchamp
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| La Tania | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 1cm | 1cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 1cm | 1cm |
Snow Reliability
The resort typically enjoys 150-200 cm of snow depth, with consistent snowfall from December to April. For the latest snow reports, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in St François Longchamp
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to St François Longchamp, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in St François Longchamp, 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 St François Longchamp 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 St François Longchamp 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 St François Longchamp 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.