Snow Report, 21 December 2023
We did get the forecast cooler weather at the end of last week and several cms of new snow. It’s been a sunny start to the week in Val d'Isere with milder temperatures than normal, although temperatures dropping and cloudier from Wednesday with light snowfall. For this time of the season, snow depths above 1800/2000 metres are very good.
Thursday and Friday this week will remain cold with a good snow fall of around 27cm, a maximum temperature of around -3°C and a freezing level down to 1700 metres. From Saturday it’s looking like we will have a sunny and warmer few days over Christmas. Towards the end of next week, from Thursday it will be cooling down again and we could be in for quite a lot of snow! But that’s quite far out to call accurately yet!
Christmas week is here and the resort is buzzing with families, twinkling with pretty lights and the big man himself can be seen darting around the resort with his elves in tow. Enjoy après-ski and vin chaud or hot chocolate as you wait for the big day to arrive.
You’ll see ESF instructors leading their torchlit descents and fireworks will light the skies.
Greeat photo above from Pisteurs Secouristes de Val d'Isère and thank you for keeping us safe and secure out there on the piste.
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Planning ahead
If you are heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve - book now! The bars and restaurants only have limited space, the resort will be full and some restaurants are offering two sittings. You will find it difficult to get into places if you haven’t booked your restaurant in advance.
January is a fabulous time to ski in Val d'Isere. The snow is good, the slopes are quieter, accommodation is normally better value and flights are cheaper. It’s easier to get your favourite table in your preferred mountain restaurant in January. Check out What's on in January in Val d'Isere.
So if you haven’t planned your winter ski holiday yet, check out some of the great chalets and offers.
Updates
Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Val d'Isere. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.
We need you!
If you're in Val d'Isere this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeValdisere #seevaldisere. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas in your winter wonderland.
