La Bourboule Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Bourboule
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Bourboule, France for 16 days from 10 February.
Updated 10 February 2025 15:30 AEDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Bourboule.
Forecast for today in La Bourboule
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
10
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain showers.
Snow Line from 1,779m to 1,519m, with rain below.
Le Mont-Dore (5km from La Bourboule) is reporting “Hard” with 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
La Bourboule Snow Report
Snow report from Le Mont-Dore (5km from La Bourboule)
| Upper Snow Depths | 30cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 8 February | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Le Mont-Dore was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
La Bourboule 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 10 | Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | S F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,880m | 0℃
 +3cm
| 1℃
 | 4℃
 | 1℃
| 3℃
 +1cm
| 6℃
 | 4℃
|
| SW F4 | S F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,365m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 850m | 7℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 13℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,779m | varying 1,879m | varying 1,579m | ||||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 7℃ | 9℃ | 13℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ |
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.
La Bourboule 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
10
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain showers.
Snow Line from 1,779m to 1,519m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to 1,639m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for La Bourboule, 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 La Bourboule, 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.
La Bourboule Snow Forecast updated at 15:30 AEDT, next update expected 21:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near La Bourboule
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mont-Dore | 2cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Bourboule
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Bourboule, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Bourboule, 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 La Bourboule 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 La Bourboule 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 La Bourboule 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.