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Méribel Mottaret Snow Forecast - 18th January 2025

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Méribel Mottaret Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Méribel Mottaret

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This is the Snow Forecast for Méribel Mottaret, France for 16 days from 18 January.

Updated 18 January 2025 17:41 AEDT.

Méribel Mottaret Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 January
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days6cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Méribel Mottaret.

Forecast for today in Méribel Mottaret

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Méribel (including Méribel Mottaret) is reporting “Hard(Low)” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Méribel Mottaret Snow Report

Méribel Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths200cm
Lower Snow Depths80cm
Snow ConditionsHard Low
Last Snow
5cm of Snow - 12 January
Pistes Open68 Pistes
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Méribel was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Méribel Mottaret 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Méribel Mottaret from OpenMeteo
Sat
18		Sun
19		Mon
20		Tue
21		Wed
22		Thu
23		Fri
24
WindSE F3SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F2
2,950m
-4℃
Clear
-7℃
Mixed
-7℃
Mixed
-8℃
Clear
-7℃
Clear
-6℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SE F2
2,350m
-1℃
Clear
-3℃
Clear
-3℃
Cloud
-4℃
Clear
-3℃
Clear
-4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SE F2
1,750m
2℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
0℃
Mixed
-1℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
5℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,059m
to 1,939m

varying 2,009m
to 1,959m

Max Town2℃1℃0℃-1℃4℃5℃5℃
Min Town-3℃-3℃-3℃-4℃-4℃1℃2℃

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.

Méribel Mottaret 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

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

CloudFairFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
22

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedCloudMixedMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,989m to 1,919m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

2cm to 4cm New Snow

CloudMixedCloudSnow

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,079m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
24

1cm New Snow

MixedClearClearCloud

Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Méribel Mottaret, 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 Méribel Mottaret, 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.

Méribel Mottaret Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 AEDT, next update expected 23:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Méribel Mottaret

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Méribel Mottaret
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Méribel Les Allues-10cm
Méribel Village-10cm
Les Menuires-9cm
Val d'Isère3cm 8cm
Méribel Les Hauts-7cm
Val Thorens-7cm
Courchevel-6cm
Méribel-6cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Méribel Mottaret

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Méribel Mottaret, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Méribel Mottaret, 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 Méribel Mottaret 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 Méribel Mottaret 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 Méribel Mottaret 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.