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📷 Courchevel 1850

Europe

Courchevel 1850

Off-season

Last season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

1.1cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

12

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

2

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:00 AM•Weather at base: 1100m

Overview

Courchevel 1850 is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 12, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Courchevel 1850 is a prestigious ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area within Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest linked ski domain. The resort features a high-altitude village atmosphere, luxury accommodations, Michelin-starred dining, and direct access to over 600 kilometers of slopes. Signature experiences include exclusive après-ski venues, upscale shopping, and a variety of winter activities such as snowshoeing and tobogganing. Courchevel 1850 stands out for its blend of world-class skiing, refined amenities, and exceptional service.

Resort Info

Summit2738m
Base1100m
Vertical1638m
Lifts55
Runs96
Skiable Area1210 acres
Average snowfall213 inches / 540 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 5, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Cap Horn – An iconic après-ski destination in Courchevel 1850, Le Cap Horn is renowned for its lively terrace parties, gourmet cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere with DJs and champagne celebrations right on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2738mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

Base

1100m

Temp

22.4°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.1cm

Mid-Mountain

1919m

Temp

17.1°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.1cm

Summit

2738m

Temp

11.7°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Courchevel 1850 El Niño rank & forecast

Courchevel 1850 ranks #169 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +4% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#169 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Courchevel 1850 averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Courchevel 1850 sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 +6%, '23-24 +19%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 +6%'23-24 +19%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Courchevel 1850 (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
12 / 39.3mm
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 0
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 2
Mon, Aug 31
12 / 31.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / -34.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
9 / 35.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.62.16.600000001.20.601.232.71.21.2
Temp (°C)101162104512561152124484
Wind (km/h)575462362372552252
Gusts (km/h)455135152917122714173420183627202427

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2738m)

ECMWF
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GFS
2.1cm
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JMA
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ICON
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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12.1°

3°

8 km/h

Sat

29

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10.7°

-0.3°

8 km/h

Sun

30

🌤️

12.9°

1.5°

6 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

11.5°

3°

8 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

13.2°

-2.8°

8 km/h

Wed

2

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9.4°

2.8°

6 km/h

Thu

3

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11.4°

-1.4°

6 km/h

Fri

4

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15.8°

2.1°

4 km/h

Sat

5

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17.4°

4.9°

6 km/h

Sun

6

☀️

18.7°

4.9°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (2738m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

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Off-season · 439cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 480cm full-season avg

439cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~386.3 cm. That's 12% below the 5-year average (439 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 20% below the 30-year average (480 cm).

Courchevel 1850 Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 582cm with an average of 132 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November84.4cm17 days37cm71cm18.4cm
December99.6cm18 days94cm127cm19.8cm
January95.1cm17 days136cm167cm19.8cm
February74.1cm16 days163cm189cm16.5cm
March79.4cm18 days176cm199cm17.6cm
April59.3cm16 days164cm193cm13.4cm
May40.5cm13 days106cm153cm10.5cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 5, 2026

Through Apr 12, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Courchevel 1850, ERA5 season snowfall median was 532 cm (209 in), about 5% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

532 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

562 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10532 cm500 cm – 610 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12566 cm536 cm – 656 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8566 cm524 cm – 641 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Courchevel 1850

Where is Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel 1850 is a ski resort in France.
How high is Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel 1850 runs from a base elevation of 1,100 m (3,609 ft) to a summit of 2,738 m (8,983 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,638 m (5,374 ft).
How big is Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel 1850 has 1,210 acres (490 hectares) of skiable terrain, 96 marked runs and 55 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel 1850 is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Courchevel 1850?
Courchevel 1850 typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Courchevel 1850 get in a typical season?
Courchevel 1850 averages 213 inches / 540 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Courchevel 1850 in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #169 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Courchevel 1850 averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Courchevel 1850 sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 +6%, '23-24 +19%. A pattern, not a promise.