Grande Galaxie Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie, France for 16 days from 18 January.
Updated 18 January 2025 06:07 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 65cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grande Galaxie.
Forecast for today in Grande Galaxie
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
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Updated 18 January 2025 10:09 IST
Powder Possible :- 61cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Grande Galaxie over the next 7 days.
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Grande Galaxie Snow Report
Snow report from Montgenèvre (25km from Grande Galaxie)
| Upper Snow Depths | 115cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 110cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
Grande Galaxie 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | E F2 | SW F2 | S F2 | |||
| 3,600m | -11℃
| -12℃
| -13℃
 | -13℃
| -10℃
 +7cm
| -10℃
 +28cm
| -9℃
+26cm
|
| S F2 | |||||||
| 2,400m | -2℃
| -4℃
| -5℃
| -4℃
| -3℃
+7cm
| -2℃
+28cm
| -1℃
+26cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,200m | 6℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
 | 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,739m | varying 1,859m | varying 1,939m | ||||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | 4℃ | 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.
Grande Galaxie 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
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
22
up to 7cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, rain later.
Snow Line from 1,739m to 1,689m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 28cm New Snow
Rain showers first, rain then rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 1,859m to 1,749m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
24
up to 26cm New Snow
Rain, light rain, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,779m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Grande Galaxie, 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 Grande Galaxie, 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.
Grande Galaxie Snow Forecast updated at 06:07 IST, next update expected 11:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Grande Galaxie
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risoul | - | 69cm | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | - | 43cm | |||||||
| La Grave | - | 41cm | |||||||
| Vaujany | - | 39cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 2cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | - | 36cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 8cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 7cm | 34cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grande Galaxie
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grande Galaxie, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grande Galaxie, 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 Grande Galaxie 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 Grande Galaxie 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 Grande Galaxie 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.