Risoul Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Risoul
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This is the Snow Forecast for Risoul, France for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 05 January 2025 17:33 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm |
| Next 7 Days | 39cm |
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Forecast for today in Risoul
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
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Updated 05 January 2025 17:39 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Risoul over the next 3 days.
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Risoul is reporting "Hard".
Risoul Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 65cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 40cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Last Snow | |
| 5cm of Snow - 3 January | |
| Pistes Open | 38 Pistes |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Risoul was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Risoul 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | W F3 | W F2 | |||
| 2,750m | -4℃
| -5℃
 +7cm
| -7℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
 +11cm
| -4℃
+8cm
| -4℃
+1cm
| -2℃
 +11cm
|
| SW F2 | SW F2 | W F3 | W F2 | ||||
| 2,200m | 0℃
| -1℃
+5cm
| -3℃
+2cm
| 3℃
+11cm
| 0℃
+7cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+11cm
|
| 1,650m | 3℃
| 2℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,789m | varying 1,689m | varying 1,949m | 1,689m | 1,650m | varying 2,069m | |
| Max Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -2℃ | -5℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ | -5℃ | -1℃ |
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
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 1,689m | Snow to base |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Risoul.
Risoul 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
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
2cm to 7cm New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,789m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, snow showers then clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
1cm to 11cm New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
up to 8cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then fog later.
Snow falling to 1,689m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
1cm to 11cm New Snow
Light snow first, light rain then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,069m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Risoul, 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 Risoul, 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.
Risoul Snow Forecast updated at 17:33 AEDT, next update expected 20:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Risoul
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 10cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 10cm | 38cm | |||||||
| La Forêt Blanche | 9cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Vars | 8cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 8cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 7cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Clavière | 7cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 5cm | 21cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Risoul
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Risoul, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Risoul, 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 Risoul 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 Risoul 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 Risoul 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.