Saint-Colomban snow report
Saint-Colomban
Saint-Colomban ski resort in Savoie, France offers 33 km of ski slopes with stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The best trails are the blue runs of La Légette and La Combe, which are perfect for intermediate skiers. As for a little-known historical fact, the resort was founded in 1937 by the architect Laurent Chappis, who envisioned a ski resort that would blend harmoniously with the natural landscape. For beginners, the resort offers a free beginner ski area with a conveyor belt lift. For après ski, Le Bistrot de l'Arcelle is a cozy and welcoming bar with exceptional cocktails and a fireplace.
Terrain mix: Saint-Colomban ski resort is located in the French Alps, specifically in the Savoie region.
The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Aravis Range to the west, the Bornes Range to the north, and the Bauges Range to the east. These mountain ranges provide a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding at the resort.
Some of the notable mountain aspects at Saint-Colomban ski resort include:
- Mont Charvin: A prominent peak located in the Aravis Range, offering stunning views and challenging terrain for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
- Tête du Danay: A popular spot for off-piste skiing and snowboarding, with steep slopes and deep powder.
- Aiguille de Manigod: A distinctive peak in the Bornes Range, providing a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Overall, Saint-Colomban ski resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain for winter sports enthusiasts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
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 Saint-Colomban -- 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 Saint-Colomban in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Saint-Colomban reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Saint-Colomban
Where does the snow data for Saint-Colomban 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 Saint-Colomban?
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 Saint-Colomban?
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 Saint-Colomban.