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 1 January.
Updated 02 January 2025 07:36 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 2 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 29cm |
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Forecast for today in Alpe du Grand Serre
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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Updated 02 January 2025 05:42 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpe du Grand Serre over the next 2 days.
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Alpe du Grand Serre Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 60cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 26 Pistes (68%) |
Alpe du Grand Serre 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 01 | Thu 02 | Fri 03 | Sat 04 | Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SE F3 | S F3 | SE F4 | W F2 | ||
| 2,180m | 1℃
| -2℃
 +6cm
| -4℃
+4cm
| -1℃
 +6cm
| 4℃
 | 3℃
 | -2℃
+13cm
|
| S F3 | S F3 | SE F4 | W F2 | ||||
| 1,775m | 5℃
| 2℃
+7cm
| -2℃
+5cm
| 2℃
+4cm
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+12cm
|
| SW F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | |||||
| 1,370m | 7℃
| 3℃
+6cm
| 0℃
+4cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
 +14cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,370m | 1,370m | varying 2,119m | varying 1,959m | varying 1,859m | ||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 0℃ | -6℃ | -5℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | -8℃ |
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 at a glance
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe du Grand Serre.
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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
02
6cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
03
4cm New Snow
Snow showers first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
04
1cm to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,119m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
13cm to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,859m to resort level.
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 07:36 AEDT, next update expected 13:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Alpe du Grand Serre
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 14cm | 47cm | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 11cm | 44cm | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 13cm | 37cm | |||||||
| La Grave | 9cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 8cm | 33cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 6cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Dévoluy | 5cm | 20cm |
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, 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.