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Ski resort in Savoie, France
Méribel
A resort in the central valley of Les 3 Vallées, with skiing up to Mont Vallon.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Méribel (GMT+1).
Méribel snow forecast at 2,952 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 50–75 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Méribel at the top lift (2,952 m / 9,700 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 50–75 cm (21–30 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) and the freezing level near 2,200 m (7,200 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,200 m (7,200 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 20 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 86% cloud
Méribel hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Méribel in the next 24 hours.
Méribel 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Méribel this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyBest day−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | SnowPoor ski day−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 1–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 3–10 cm (1–4 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | 1–20 cm (0–8 in) |
| Wed | SnowFair ski day−9 to −6 °C (16 to 21 °F) · gusts 82 km/h (51 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 10–30 cm (5–12 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−9 to −7 °C (16 to 19 °F) · gusts 74 km/h (46 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 15–20 cm (6–7 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Méribel 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−12 to −7 °C (10 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–7 cm (1–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
How much snow is there in Méribel on the upper mountain?
About 2 cm (1 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Méribel snow forecast at 1,450 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Thursday, with 0–60 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Méribel in the village (1,450 m / 4,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–60 cm (0–23 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Thursday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) and the freezing level near 1,800 m (5,900 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,800 m (5,900 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 12 km/h (7 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Méribel hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Méribel in the next 24 hours.
Méribel 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 4 °C (34 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Chance of snow2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Chance of snow1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,450 m (8,000 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Chance of snow0 to 2 °C (32 to 36 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 0–40 cm (0–16 in) |
| Thu | Light snow0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Méribel 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
How much snow is there in Méribel in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Méribel?
- Department
- Savoie
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Graian Alps
- Area
- Les 3 Vallées
- Village
- 1,450 m
- Top lift
- 2,952 m
- Vertical
- 1,502 m
- Lifts
- 43
- Season
- Early December to Mid-April
- Airports
- Geneva (GVA), Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS), Chambéry (CMF), Grenoble (GNB)
- Official
- Lifts open, Webcams, Piste map, Avalanche bulletin
- Website
- www.meribel.net
About Méribel
Méribel was founded in 1936 by the Scottish Major Peter Lindsay. It lies in the valley at the centre of Les 3 Vallées, which has 600 km of pistes, and Mont Vallon (2,952 m) is one of the highest points in Méribel reached by lifts.
The resort hosted ice hockey and women’s alpine skiing at the 1992 Winter Olympics, and co-hosted the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships with Courchevel.
The snow
Méribel occupies the central valley of the Trois Vallées, with villages between 1,400 m and 1,750 m and lifts to 2,952 m on Mont Vallon. Its slopes face east and west rather than north, so it gets more sun and holds snow a little less well than Courchevel across the ridge. In our record it snows on about 13 days a month at mid-mountain in December and January, and snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years. Late in the season, the north-facing Courchevel and high Val Thorens sides are where the good snow is.
Who it suits
Intermediates who want to cover ground: from Méribel every part of the 600 km Trois Vallées is reachable in a day. Chalet-style architecture and a big British presence give it a particular character. Méribel-Mottaret, higher up the valley, is closer to the best snow.
Getting there
Geneva airport is about two and a half hours, with Chambéry, Lyon and Grenoble as alternatives. The train reaches Moûtiers, 18 km below.
When does it snow in Méribel?
In Méribel, snow falls on about 13 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 11 days | 13 days | 11 days | 8 days | <1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 3 days | 5 days | 11 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Méribel month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 19% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | 19 |
| February | 11 | 11% | −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) | 18 |
| March | 13 | 15% | −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) | 19 |
| April | 11 | 9% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) | 21 |
| May | 8 | 8% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | 19 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | 23 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) | 27 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) | 25 |
| September | 3 | 2% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) | 22 |
| October | 5 | 4% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 21 |
| November | 11 | 13% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 18 |
| December | 13 | 19% | −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) | 18 |
Snow in Méribel in September
In September, Méribel gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in October
In October, Méribel gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in November
In November, Méribel gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in December
In December, Méribel gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in January
In January, Méribel gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in February
In February, Méribel gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in March
In March, Méribel gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in April
In April, Méribel gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Méribel in May
In May, Méribel gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Méribel?
Of the last ten winters in Méribel, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 28% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 January 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 72% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 141% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 102% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 113% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 105% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 81% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 91% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 124% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 79% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 91% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Méribel
Does Méribel have snow at Christmas?
Méribel had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Méribel have snow at New Year?
Méribel had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Méribel have snow in mid-February?
Méribel had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Méribel have snow at Easter?
Méribel had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Méribel?
It snows on about 87 days a year in Méribel at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Méribel?
January is the snowiest month in Méribel, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Méribel?
Of the last ten winters in Méribel, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 41% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 28% below average.
How cold does Méribel get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Méribel at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How many bluebird days does Méribel get in winter?
From December to March, Méribel averages about 19 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Méribel?
The village or lowest lift at Méribel is at 1,450 m (4,800 ft) and the top lift is at 2,952 m (9,700 ft), a vertical drop of 1,502 m (4,900 ft).
When does the ski season start in Méribel?
The lifts at Méribel usually open in early December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Méribel official website, Méribel ski area, Méribel ski pass site on Mont Vallon, Wikipedia, Wikipedia (Courchevel), Les 3 Vallées lift opening dates, Skiresort.com, Les 3 Vallées