Ceillac snow report
Ceillac
Ceillac ski resort is located in the heart of Hautes-Alpes and offers beautiful slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The best trails for advanced skiers are the black runs of Sapin and Cimbra. For beginners, the green runs of Les Combes and L'Alpage are perfect. Interesting fact: Ceillac was the site of the first skiing competition in France in 1907. For beginners, we recommend taking ski lessons with the friendly instructors at the École de Ski Français. After a long day on the slopes, head to Muriel's Bar for après-ski drinks and delicious local cuisine.
Terrain mix: The Ceillac ski resort is located in the Queyras Regional Natural Park in the French Alps. The resort is surrounded by several notable mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Queyras Massif: This mountain range is characterized by its rugged terrain and is home to several peaks over 3,000 meters in elevation.
2. Monte Viso: Also known as Monviso, this iconic peak is the highest mountain in the Queyras Massif and stands at 3,841 meters.
3. Font Sancte: This prominent peak reaches a height of 3,385 meters and is a popular climbing destination in the area.
4. Aiguilles de Chambeyron: This mountain range is located near the Ceillac ski resort and is known for its sharp, jagged peaks.
The mountainous terrain surrounding the Ceillac ski resort offers a variety of ski runs, hiking trails, and stunning alpine scenery for visitors 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 Ceillac -- 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 Ceillac in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Ceillac reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ceillac
Where does the snow data for Ceillac 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 Ceillac?
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 Ceillac?
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 Ceillac.