Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre
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This is the Snow Forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre, France for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 20:04 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe du Grand Serre.
Forecast for today in Alpe du Grand Serre
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 4cm New Snow
Freezing fog first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,899m to 1,799m, with rain below.
Alpe du Grand Serre has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Report
Snow report from Chamrousse (11km from Alpe du Grand Serre)
| Upper Snow Depths | 180cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | NE F3 | SW F2 | E F3 | SW F2 | ||
| 2,180m | 1℃
 +4cm
| 0℃
 | 4℃
 | 3℃
+4cm
| -3℃
 +6cm
| 3℃
 | 9℃
|
| SW F2 | E F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,775m | 3℃
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+6cm
| 6℃
| 11℃
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | W F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,370m | 6℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| 7℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,899m | varying 1,609m | 1,370m | ||||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | 3℃ |
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.
Alpe du Grand Serre 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 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 4cm New Snow
Freezing fog first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,899m to 1,799m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then clear spells later.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 4cm New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, snow later.
Snow Line from 1,609m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
2cm to 6cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, cloudy then clear sky, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre, 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 Alpe du Grand Serre, 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.
Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Forecast updated at 20:04 IST, next update expected 01:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Alpe du Grand Serre
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 10cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 3cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | - | 6cm | |||||||
| La Grave | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Dévoluy | - | 3cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | - | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpe du Grand Serre
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpe du Grand Serre, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpe du Grand Serre, 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 Alpe du Grand Serre 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 Alpe du Grand Serre 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 Alpe du Grand Serre 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.