out on the Vallee Blanche in snow and sunshine, Chamonix-March 2024

Snow report, 28 March 2024

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 2 May 2026

Another week of changeable weather here and cooler temperatures with sunshine, cloud, rain and snow! Those pisteurs have still been maintaining and grooming the slopes fabulously to give us great ski conditions daily. The lower slopes are not in bad shape considering the lack of snow and all are mostly still open, although some connecting slopes are suffering. Higher up the snow is plentiful and in good condition, with slightly above average depths for this time of year over 2200 metres. We have typical spring conditions, tending to be icy in the early mornings, good mid-morning skiing and then softening up and a bit slushy from around 14:00.

Winter is back

We’ve got a cold front passing through which has brought more new snow than had been forecast and it is continuing to snow this morning over around 1000 metres. So during Wednesday and by lunchtime today we will have had around 40+ cm of new snow in Meribel. This is helping the state of the pistes enormously and the lower resorts have taken on the wonderful winterland look again!

The next few days

Temperatures will rise a little for the weekend and the freezing level will go up to around 2500 metres. However on Sunday night and throughout Monday it will cool down again and we have another good dump of snow coming of around 25 - 28cm.

We should see the sunshine on Friday afternoon but then not again until Tuesday, but after all the snow of Sunday and Monday, Tuesday looks like being a fabulous powder day!

Saharan dust

There is a good chance that we will see fairly large areas of Saharan dust visible over the Alps in the next few days, this will have an impact on snow cover and could create poor visibility and a discolouration of the snow.

Avalanche risk

During the last week there has been avalanche activity through the Northern Alps, caused mainly by glide cracks and cold, dry slab avalanches usually triggered by the skiers. The current avalanche risk through most of the northern Alps is 3 out of 5. Take heed of the avalanche warnings in Meribel before even considering venturing off piste.

This weeks video below is a drone flying over the Three Vallees and the above cool photo is out on the Vallee Blanche in Chamonix.

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Top tips if you are skiing this week

We have spring-like ski conditions and the pistes will likely be busier from this weekend as the Easter holidays begin. There are plenty of events planned over the Easter break in Meribel, check out our events calendar.

The temperature is changeable in the mountains and this weeks weather is a mixed bag again. It remains fairly cold this coming week, so layers, a shell jacket, sunglasses or goggles with the low light and sunshine lens this week, but you will need something waterproof this weekend and Monday.
Get out on the slopes early and plan a late lunch to make the most of the spring-like snow, before it gets slushy
Book your table on a sunny terrace on Friday and probably Tuesday in advance to avoid disappointment.
Don't forget the sunscreen! the sun and UV levels in the mountains is intense.
The pistes can be quite hard-packed in places, but the snow on the sides of the runs is often softer. Keep to the sides of the pistes for a more effortless, less icy experience.

Still time to enjoy some late season skiing, check out - Why come spring skiing in Meribel.

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Updates

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from Meribel. 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.

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If you're in Meribel this week, we'd love to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us SeeMeribel. 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.

Happy Easter skiing, we'll see you out on the pistes!

Ski Hire in Meribel

Ski Hire Mobile Delivery

Location
Meribel

This ski hire shop is based in Méribel and offers a mobile delivery service throughout the resort, making it easy and stress-free to get your equipment wherever you are staying.
Skishop Mottaret

Location
Meribel-Mottaret

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Meribel? Just visit the Skiset Skishop Mottaret store!
Le Hameau

This ski hire shop is located inside the Odalys residence on the same level as reception. The residence is situated towards the top of Meribel Mottaret.
Prosneige

Location
Meribel

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
Immeuble Plein Soleil

Location
Meribel-Mottaret

Ski and snowboard hire in Mottaret centre near Maeva Residences. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Ski Higher

Location
Les Allues

This welcoming ski hire shop in Les Allues is centrally located in the heart of the village, between L’Arbé Restaurant and the Sherpa mini-market, just a short walk from the bus stop.

Ski Schools in Meribel

Group ski lessons

This ski school is the largest in France and one of the oldest, having been established in 1945. Offering a wide range of lessons and childcare from 18 months upwards they can ensure the needs of your entire family/group are met. They even offer English only children's lessons.
Group ski lessons

Operating across the valley, this world-class team of ski instructors is available at convenient meeting points in Méribel.
Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
Private ski lessons

Parallel Lines is Méribel’s biggest British Ski and Snowboard School. With 28 instructors in peak weeks, whether you’re taking your first turns or exploring the off-piste that The Three Valleys has to offer, Parallel Lines can provide fantastic lessons designed around you.
Private ski lessons

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.
Group ski lessons

Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the area inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons to suit every skier or snowboarder.

Airport Transfers in Meribel

Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Méribel. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to Meribel, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Shared airport transfers

Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Private airport transfers

Enjoy safe, reliable airport transfers to Méribel, Courchevel, and the wider Three Valleys, taking the stress out of your journey to the mountains. This service isn’t a call centre or a fleet - it’s a network of independent, owner-operated drivers who live and work in the Alps year-round, bringing decades of local knowledge and experience to every trip.
Private and shared airport transfers

Helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A journey with them is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.
Private airport transfers

The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.

Winter Things To Do in Meribel

See our Activity Guide

Snowshoe walks

Strap on your snowshoes and discover the Meribel trails with a qualified instructor.
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Bureau des Guides winter and summer activities

Location
Courchevel 1850

Head out into the mountains with experienced guides in either summer or winter for some amazing experiences.
Snow shoe walks

Location
Courchevel 1850

Laurence is a certified mountain leader, who enjoys taking clients away from the busy pistes and spicing up your ski holiday with a guided snowshoeing trip.