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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Méribel

Europe

Méribel

Closed for the season

Season ended April 17, 2026

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

Closed for the season — closed April 17

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

2cm

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: 1400m

Overview

Méribel is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 17, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Méribel is a renowned ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps within the vast Three Valleys ski area. The resort features a traditional alpine village atmosphere, extensive ski terrain suitable for all levels, and direct access to over 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes. Signature experiences include scenic pistes, modern lift infrastructure, and a variety of après-ski options, making it a favored destination for both families and avid skiers. Key amenities include ski schools, wellness centers, and a vibrant village center with shops and restaurants.

Resort Info

Summit2952m
Base1400m
Vertical1552m
Lifts42
Runs71
Skiable Area1043 acres
Average snowfall151 inches / 384 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedApril 17, 2026
Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

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

La Folie Douce Méribel-Courchevel – Renowned for its high-energy après-ski scene, this iconic slope-side venue features live music, DJ performances, and open-air dancing, creating an unforgettable party atmosphere with panoramic mountain views.

Snow Summary

2952mECMWF 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

1400m

Temp

18.3°C

Wind

7.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2cm

Mid-Mountain

2176m

Temp

13.2°C

Wind

7.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2cm

Summit

2952m

Temp

7.4°C

Wind

9.2km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Méribel El Niño rank & forecast

Méribel ranks #80 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +10% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#80 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Méribel averaged +10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Méribel with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 +2%, '23-24 +41%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 −14%'15-16 +2%'23-24 +41%

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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Méribel Tourism / Feratel

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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 Méribel (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
9 / 39.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
10 / 0
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 1
Mon, Aug 31
10 / 31.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / -23mm
Wed, Sep 2
9 / 24.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)3.633.300000001.50.300.92.11.80.91.8
Temp (°C)6952103512451052123484
Wind (km/h)6115463272472372262
Gusts (km/h)737955313331203524344130284840332833

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2952m)

ECMWF
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GFS
3.8cm
GEM
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JMA
0.8cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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9.3°

2.7°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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10.3°

-0.5°

6 km/h

Sun

30

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12.5°

1.2°

8 km/h

Mon

31

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10.1°

2.9°

7 km/h

Tue

1

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12.8°

-2.3°

9 km/h

Wed

2

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9.1°

2°

6 km/h

Thu

3

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11.8°

-3°

4 km/h

Fri

4

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16.2°

3°

5 km/h

Sat

5

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17.2°

5.9°

6 km/h

Sun

6

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16.8°

6.2°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (2952m) • 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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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 439cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 460cm 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: 16% below the 30-year average (460 cm).

Méribel Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 537cm with an average of 119 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
November72.7cm15 days37cm71cm17.5cm
December98.9cm18 days94cm127cm20.4cm
January94.6cm17 days136cm167cm19.5cm
February76.6cm16 days164cm190cm17.6cm
March76.3cm18 days177cm199cm17.4cm
April50.9cm14 days165cm194cm12.2cm
May29.1cm9 days106cm154cm9.1cm

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 7, 2026

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 Méribel, ERA5 season snowfall median was 461 cm (181 in), about 13% 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

461 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% below median

All-season median

530 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10461 cm425 cm – 616 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12554 cm498 cm – 610 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8519 cm471 cm – 566 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 Méribel

Where is Méribel?
Méribel is a ski resort in France.
How high is Méribel?
Méribel runs from a base elevation of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) to a summit of 2,952 m (9,685 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,552 m (5,092 ft).
How big is Méribel?
Méribel has 1,043 acres (422 hectares) of skiable terrain, 71 marked runs and 42 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Méribel?
Méribel 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 Méribel?
Méribel 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 Méribel get in a typical season?
Méribel averages 151 inches / 384 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Méribel in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #80 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Méribel averaged +10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Méribel with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 +2%, '23-24 +41%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.