At the heart of France, the Massif Central offers a unique volcanic landscape. From the Sancy massif to the Cantal mountains and Pierre-sur-Haute, the weather here is changeable and wind can quickly build deep snowdrifts on the slopes.
Quick links:
- Best snow cover in the Massif Central
- Snow forecast: where will it turn white?
- Weather forecast for all Massif Central resorts
- Weather forecasts for Massif Central towns
Massif Central: has winter taken hold?
Check the current snow depths at Le Mont-Dore, Super Besse or Le Lioran to find out whether the ski area is open — or whether it’s time to swap skis for snowshoes.
❄️ No base snow depth data available at the moment.
Snow forecast: where will it turn white?
Westerly weather systems often cling to the Auvergne volcanoes, bringing significant snowfall. Check the forecast for the coming days to plan your road trip and ski conditions in advance.
❄️ No significant snowfall forecast for the coming days.
Weather forecast for all Massif Central resorts
Access the complete bulletin for every resort in the range. Perfect for planning a spontaneous day out whenever conditions come together.
| Resort | Alt. | Weather | 0°C isotherm | Snow base | Snow summit | Openings | Forecast (base) | Forecast (summit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brameloup | 1200m |
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(13° / 24°)
|
4150-4450m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chalmazel | 1110m |
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(10° / 23°)
|
4150-4300m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Domaine nordique du Meygal | 1200m |
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(11° / 22°)
|
4150-4350m | – | – | – | – | – |
| La Croix de Bauzon | 1250m |
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(14° / 23°)
|
4200-4400m | – | – | – | – | – |
| La Loge des Gardes | 1050m |
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(12° / 23°)
|
4100-4300m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laguiole | 1200m |
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(13° / 25°)
|
4150-4350m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Le Bleymard – Mont Lozère | 1400m |
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(9° / 24°)
|
4200-4400m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Le Lioran | 1240m |
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(12° / 23°)
|
4100-4400m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Le Mont-Dore | 1000m |
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(13° / 25°)
|
4100-4450m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Le Pilat | 950m |
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(11° / 22°)
|
4150-4300m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Les Estables | 1325m |
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(12° / 22°)
|
4150-4400m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Prat-Peyrot – Alti-Aigoual | 1200m |
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(14° / 25°)
|
4150-4450m | – | – | – | – | – |
| Super-Besse | 1300m |
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(12° / 23°)
|
4150-4450m | – | – | – | – | – |
Sources: Météo-France AROME model & ANMSM for resort snow data. Data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), Météo-France AROME/ARPEGE models.
Weather forecasts for Massif Central towns
At the foot of the mountains, temperatures are often milder — sometimes significantly warmer than at altitude. While precipitation can be more frequent in the highlands, thunderstorms are generally less common in the plains below. Find the weather forecast for the main towns of the Massif Central below.
| Ville | Alt. | Météo | Iso 0° |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurillac | 610 m | — | – |
| Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise | 1050 m | — | – |
| Issoire | 372 m | — | – |
| Saint-Flour | 881 m | — | – |
Météo-France forecasts (AROME/ARPEGE models). The 0°C isotherm is given as a range (daily min/max). Data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), Météo-France AROME/ARPEGE models.