The best December snow in a decade – 3 Valleys snow report

December has delivered the snow!

Over the last few years, December has been a bit of a dud month in terms of snow. Not that matters too much in the 3 Valleys as it has one of the biggest snowmaking networks in the world, 2383 snow cannons across 50% of the slopes.

 

How Much Snow Has Fallen in December?

The 2017/18 winter has started with a bang. 170 cm of snow has fallen in December and when you add Novembers snowfall of 48cm you get the same amount of snow that fell during each of the last two winter seasons. That much snow has set this winter up to be one of the best in the last 10 years.

Some resorts are claiming that it is the best December in the last decade and for many it is. Here in Meribel, the record goes to the winter of 2012/13 when there was a massive 267cm of snow in December alone and 700cm during the entire season. 2017/18 has quite a long way to go to beat that record.

2018 has started with storms and snow. No sooner had the bells welcomed in the New Year it started to snow. As of the 3rd of January, the snowfall for the year was already at 30cm and on the 3rd day of the month a massive storm bringing high winds and more snow closed most of the lifts and runs in the area.

January Snow Forecast

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The forecast suggests that the snowfall won’t be letting up anytime soon. The 14-day prediction is that there should be another 100cm before the middle of January. There are also plenty of sunny days in the snow report to give us ample opportunities to enjoy the amazing conditions.

Where to Ski

The slopes across the 3 Valleys should be in great shape for weeks to come. Some of the more exposed slopes may initially have a thinner base after the storm where the wind blows away the looser snow but expect this to remedied by the resorts piste grooming team.

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While the snow passes and the visibility is poor head to the lower altitude tree areas in La Tania, Le Praz and the Altiport area in Meribel. Once the snow slows there will be a lot of work for the mountain security team to do which may restrict access to the steep higher slopes. But don’t worry about that go and play on the slopes of Courchevel – Moriond 1650 and the runs into Saint Martin de Belleville.

Once the whole area is open and the snow has settled down head up high and enjoy the runs of Mont Vallon or one of our favourites after a fresh dump is to head to the Col de Chanrossa where there is some great off-piste to play with.


If you want to join us we have some great last minute deals from £499pp to Meribel and La Tania this January.

December snow Meribel

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