Courchevel 1850 Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850
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This is the Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850, France for 16 days from 20 February.
Updated 20 February 2025 16:09 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 25 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Courchevel 1850.
Forecast for today in Courchevel 1850
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Courchevel 1850 has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Courchevel 1850 Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 118cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 101 Pistes (92%) |
Courchevel 1850 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 2,740m | -1℃
| 2℃
 | -1℃
| -1℃
| -1℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
 +10cm
| -5℃
+5cm
|
| S F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,295m | 2℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
| -1℃
+7cm
| -2℃
 +6cm
|
| 1,850m | 5℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
+12cm
| -1℃
+8cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,109m | varying 2,099m | varying 1,949m | 1,850m | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | -4℃ |
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 1850 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
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,099m to 2,009m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
10cm to 12cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
5cm to 8cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Courchevel 1850, 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 1850, 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 1850 Snow Forecast updated at 16:09 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Courchevel 1850
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courchevel Le Praz | - | 16cm | |||||||
| Courchevel Moriond | - | 16cm | |||||||
| Courchevel Village | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | - | 8cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 8cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Courchevel 1850
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Courchevel 1850, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Courchevel 1850, 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 1850 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 1850 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 1850 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.