Méribel vs La Clusaz — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Méribel
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,952m / 9,686ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 566cm
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 58%
- Season Snowfall
- 517cm
La Clusaz
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,600m / 8,531ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 444cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 55%
- Season Snowfall
- 422cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Méribel (cm) | La Clusaz (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 72.8 | 53.3 |
| December | 116.7 | 100.1 |
| January | 120.1 | 97.8 |
| February | 66.4 | 60.2 |
| March | 88.8 | 78.3 |
| April | 51.8 | 32.6 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Méribel receives more annual snowfall (566cm) compared to La Clusaz (444cm) — a difference of 122cm per year. The best month for powder at Méribel is January (58% probability), while La Clusaz's best is December (55% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Méribel's snowiest month has been January, averaging 120.1cm but ranging from a lean 50cm in the driest winter to 272cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At La Clusaz, the snowiest month is December, averaging 100.1cm and spanning 1cm to 205cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.