HAT Snow Reports
We publish these reports in the season from December to April. New reports will appear here from early December. If you sign up by clicking on the link below you will get these delivered by email as soon as they are published.
Record breaking 2m (6 ft) snowfall in less than 24 hours! Off Piste Snow Report (N French Alps)
Record-breaking snowstorms across the N French Alps, with a whopping 2 m/6 ft of fresh snow falling in less than 24 hours. Also bringing a high risk of wet snow avalanches over the next 48 hours.After a relatively poor snow season, the N French Alps (along the Italian...
Off Piste Snow Report (N French Alps) : Spring conditions moving into April
After a few snow flurries on Saturday, next week is looking sunny in the N French Alps, with GREAT spring conditions!Higher altitudes, 2300 m and above, are the best places to ski at the moment. The snow has been melting at quite a pace lately in above average...
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – Week starting 17 February 2025
A sunny, almost spring-like week ahead!All weather forecasts we've consulted are showing settled, dry and sunny weather across the whole of the Alps this coming week. Temperatures will be above average for the time of year - indeed it will be feeling much more like...
Snowing in the Northern French Alps this week !
Snow, rain, wind and bright spells. The week ahead has it all in the N French Alps & surrounding areas.A real mixture of weather and snow conditions lies ahead for the N French Alps this coming week. A storm from Monday to Wednesday morning is expected to bring...
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – Week starting 11 January 2025
This week features a dramatic shift in weather after variable conditions, including snow and rain. From Sunday, expect clear skies and excellent off-piste and ski touring. However, persistent weak layers are present in the snowpack particularly on shaded slopes. Read the full report for more details and how to apply key safety points for safer off-piste skiing.
Feature photo by Wayne Watson of his daughter Millie.
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – Week starting 5 January 2025
Snow at higher altitudes this coming weekSnowstorms, along with intermittent bright spells. This is great news for the higher resorts, but the rain/snow limit will vary from day to day. It's possible that lower lying resorts could see quite a bit of rain.Clear skies...
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – Week starting 28 December 2024
Bluebird days until at least mid-week, with cloudless skies and sunshine!Happy New Year everyone. Fine and sunny weather expected at least up to Thursday in the N French Alps. For off-piste enthusiasts, a bit of ski touring will be the best way to find the best snow...
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – Week starting 21 December 2024
Significant snowfall expected Sunday and Monday, making for an excellent start to the Christmas week! Up to now, the off-piste snow pack has been quite thin for the time of season (20 Dec), even though we've been able to ski down to 1500 m or so.Srong winds have often...
We have snow now, how much? Is it any good? When will there be more?
You will have seen many pictures promoting the snowfall this week. What is the reality? After a very stormy week in the Alps the situation on the ground in the French Alps has transformed from green, grey and brown to a lot of white stuff. There have been many...
Off Piste Snow Report – N French Alps – week starting 22nd April 2024
Back to Winter in the N French Alps with some fantastic powder snow conditions in areas sheltered from the wind. Wayne Watson photo