Ancelle snow report
Ancelle
Ancelle ski resort in Hautes-Alpes offers a range of ski runs suitable for all levels, including some of the best beginner slopes in the region. One of the best trails is the La Foret run, which winds through beautiful pine forests and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The resort also has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. For beginner skiers, the resort offers excellent ski schools, with patient and knowledgeable instructors. As for apres ski, the Le Pub bar is a local favorite, offering a cozy atmosphere and delicious cocktails.
Terrain mix: The Ancelle ski resort in France is located in the southern French Alps, specifically in the Ecrins National Park. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Champsaur Mountains: This range surrounds the Ancelle ski resort and offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and peaks.
2. Pic de Gleize: This peak is located near the resort and offers challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
3. Massif des Ecrins: This mountain range is located to the east of the resort and is home to several peaks over 3,000 meters in elevation, including the Barre des Ecrins, the highest peak in the range.
4. Gapençais Mountains: This range is located to the west of the resort and offers a variety of ski slopes and terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Overall, the Ancelle ski resort offers a wide range of mountain aspects and terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities to enjoy.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Ancelle -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Ancelle in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Ancelle reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ancelle
Where does the snow data for Ancelle come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Ancelle?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Ancelle?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Ancelle.