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 10 May.
Updated 09 May 2025 21:37 CDT.
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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 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
La Tania (near Courchevel) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Courchevel Snow Report
Snow report from La Tania (near Courchevel)
| Upper Snow Depths | 160cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
Courchevel 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,740m | 4℃
| 5℃
| -1℃
 +4cm
| 1℃
 | 3℃
 | 4℃
| 4℃
|
| 2,020m | 9℃
| 10℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
 | 9℃
|
| 1,300m | 15℃
| 17℃
| 9℃
 | 12℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 14℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,539m | varying 2,449m | varying 2,349m | 2,429m | |||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 17℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ | 13℃ | 14℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 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 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 17℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 4cm New Snow
Light rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,449m to 2,149m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 14℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then thunderstorms, fair later.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
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 21:37 CDT, next update expected 00:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Courchevel
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Valleys | 12cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 8cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 8cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 5cm | 8cm | |||||||
| La Tania | 7cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 4cm | 8cm |
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.