📷 Serre Chevalier
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Serre Chevalier
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
0.1cm
Past 48 Hours
0.1cm
Past 10 Days
0.1cm
14-Day Forecast
7.7cm
Snow Depth
78cm
Powder Days
19
this season
Resort Guide
Serre Chevalier is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, stretching across several villages from Briançon to Le Monêtier-les-Bains. The resort offers 250 kilometers of ski slopes, a variety of terrain for all levels, and a blend of alpine charm with modern amenities. Signature experiences include extensive tree-lined runs, high-altitude skiing, and natural hot springs, while the resort’s atmosphere combines authentic mountain village life with a vibrant après-ski scene. Key amenities include a large lift network, family-friendly facilities, and a range of accommodation and dining options.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
La Grotte – A renowned après-ski bar located at the base of the slopes in Villeneuve, La Grotte is celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, live music, themed parties, and spacious sun terrace, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Currently, Serre Chevalier has a snow depth of 78cm, providing a decent base for skiing despite the overcast skies and cool temperature of -3°C. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any new snowfall in the past week, but the 14-day forecast suggests you might see around 15cm of fresh snow soon.
AI-generated summaryDepth
125cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2290m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1200m
Temp
8°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
78cm
14-Day Forecast
11.7cm
Mid-Mountain
2015m
Temp
4.6°C
Wind
15.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
5.7cm
Summit
2830m
Temp
-2.6°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
78cm
14-Day Forecast
15.4cm
Live Conditions
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0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2830m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
❄️
0.6°
-3.7°
0.2cm
Mon
13
❄️
-2.6°
-5.1°
5.3cm
Tue
14
☁️
-1.2°
-5.9°
0.1cm
Wed
15
☁️
2.4°
-5°
Thu
16
☁️
2.6°
-5.2°
Fri
17
☁️
3.9°
-7.2°
Sat
18
☁️
3.7°
-4.3°
Sun
19
⛅
3.8°
-5.3°
Mon
20
❄️
0°
-2.6°
1cm
Tue
21
❄️
1.4°
-3.3°
1.1cm
Summit elevation (2830m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC
370.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-3%
vs 5-Year Avg
381.9cm avg by now
-4%
vs 30-Year Avg
386.8cm avg by now
381.9cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has remained slightly below the 30-year average, indicating relative stability with minor fluctuations. The most recent season recorded 361.2 cm, which is 6% above the 5-year average and 5% above the 30-year average, suggesting a modest uptick. Notably, the 2023 season was an outlier with 495.9 cm, significantly exceeding both short- and long-term averages, while 2021 and 2020 saw below-average snowfall. Overall, recent data points to stable snowfall with occasional significant anomalies.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.