Meribel moves into the second week of March with the mountain still looking comfortably wintery above the tree line. The village remains well covered and the slopes leading up towards Tougnete and Mont Vallon are carrying a healthy base. After a period of steady conditions following the half term rush, the pistes are holding up well and the wider Three Valleys link continues to offer reliable skiing across all sectors.
Snow and Weather Summary
Current snow depths are around 70 to 90 cm at resort level around 1450 metres, with between 170 and 230 cm reported on the upper mountain above 2400 metres, particularly around Mont Vallon at 2950 metres. A small refresh of around 5 to 10 cm has fallen across the upper slopes during the past few days which has improved surface grip on exposed runs while the deeper underlying base remains stable.
Temperatures on the upper slopes have typically ranged from minus 9 to minus 4 degrees, with between minus 1 and plus 4 degrees around the village depending on sunshine. The freezing level has generally fluctuated between 1500 and 2000 metres, dropping overnight which has helped maintain good piste condition across the ski area. Winds have been light to moderate across most sectors with only occasional gusts near the highest ridgelines.
On piste, the best snow is found above 2000 metres where the surface remains firm and grippy throughout most of the day. North facing slopes around Mont Vallon and Tougnete are holding particularly well and offer the most consistent skiing. Lower tree lined runs back into Meribel ski best during the mornings before softening slightly in sunnier periods during the afternoon. Links across the Three Valleys remain in strong condition with dependable coverage across the main connections.