Half term week is in full swing in Meribel and the village has that lively but settled winter rhythm that comes with February. The trees around Chaudanne and up towards Altiport are well coated, and higher up the Saulire and Mont Vallon sectors are looking properly wintry after the recent top ups of snow. The season feels well established now, with a solid base across the Three Valleys and dependable cover right down into resort. Underfoot it feels like mid season conditions at their most consistent.
Snow and Weather Summary
Current snow depths are around 95 cm in resort at 1450 metres and approximately 210 to 230 cm on the upper slopes around 2700 to 2950 metres. Over the past week Meribel has seen around 15 to 25 cm of fresh snowfall above 2000 metres, with slightly lower totals in the village. This has refreshed the surface and improved coverage on steeper pitches and busier runs.
Daytime temperatures in resort have been ranging between minus 2 and plus 2 degrees, with overnight lows around minus 7 degrees. At altitude it has remained colder, generally between minus 9 and minus 4 degrees. The freezing level has fluctuated between 1500 and 1800 metres. Winds have been moderate on exposed ridges, particularly near Saulire, but lift operations have remained largely unaffected.
Skiing quality is best above 2000 metres where the snow remains dry and grippy, particularly on north facing slopes towards Mont Vallon and over into Courchevel. Lower down, especially on sunny aspects, the surface is firmer first thing and softens slightly through the afternoon. The base is strong across the whole area, giving reliable cover even on connecting runs back to Meribel Centre and Mottaret. Light snowfall is forecast again towards the end of the week, with current projections suggesting 10 to 20 cm at altitude, which should keep conditions fresh.
