Meribel has fully transitioned into spring skiing now, with longer days, softer afternoons and a more relaxed pace across the mountain. The snow cover is still holding well higher up, while the village levels are beginning to show more of that late season feel. It is still a very enjoyable place to ski if you adjust your timing and make the most of the altitude on offer.
Snow and Weather Summary
Snow depths are currently around 60 to 95 cm at resort level, increasing to between 150 and 220 cm on the upper slopes, with the best coverage across Saulire, Mont Vallon and the higher links into Courchevel and Val Thorens. There has been very little fresh snowfall recently, with only light flurries at altitude that have not significantly changed the base.
Temperatures have been ranging from minus 6 to minus 1 degrees on the upper mountain, while resort levels have seen daytime highs between plus 5 and plus 12 degrees. The freezing level has generally been between 2400 and 2900 metres, dropping overnight which is helping to firm up the snow surface for early runs. Winds have remained light to moderate, with occasional exposure on higher ridges.
Skiing conditions are best above 2000 metres, where pistes are firm first thing and soften into a smooth spring surface by late morning. Mont Vallon is holding its quality particularly well. Lower runs and south facing slopes are softening quickly and can become heavier and more cut up by mid afternoon, especially on the way back into resort.