La Plagne Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Plagne
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Plagne, France for 16 days from 24 April.
Updated 24 April 2025 02:36 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 42cm 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Plagne.
Forecast for today in La Plagne
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then freezing fog later.
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Updated 24 April 2025 04:39 UTC
Powder Possible :- 15cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for La Plagne over the next 3 days.
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La Plagne Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 18 April |
La Plagne 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,250m 10,663ft | -6℃ 22°F
 | -3℃ 26°F
| 0℃ 31°F
+10cm +4in
| -3℃ 27°F
+8cm +3in
| -2℃ 29°F
 +2cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
+2cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
 +19cm +7in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 2,250m 7,382ft | 1℃ 33°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 7℃ 44°F
+8cm +3in
| 3℃ 38°F
+7cm +3in
| 6℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 5℃ 40°F
+9cm +3in
|
| NW F2 | E F2 | ||||||
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 6℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 15℃ 58°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 13℃ 56°F
 | 13℃ 55°F
|
| Snow Line | 2,369m 7,772ft | varying 2,409m 7,904ft | varying 2,209m 7,247ft | varying 2,409m 7,904ft | varying 2,489m 8,166ft | varying 2,349m 7,707ft | |
| Max Town | 6℃ 44°F | 9℃ 48°F | 15℃ 58°F | 10℃ 50°F | 13℃ 56°F | 13℃ 56°F | 13℃ 55°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 40°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 42°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
La Plagne Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then freezing fog later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear spells, fair later.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 1,809m 5,935ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
27
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,209m 7,247ft to 1,659m 5,443ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
28
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 2,309m 7,575ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
29
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky, fair, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,489m 8,166ft to 2,289m 7,510ft , with rain below.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
up to 19cm up to 7in New Snow
Clear spells, rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,349m 7,707ft to 2,109m 6,919ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for La Plagne, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in La Plagne, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
La Plagne Snow Forecast updated at 02:36 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near La Plagne
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 11cm 4in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Plagne Bellecôte | 11cm 4in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Aime La Plagne | 11cm 4in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| La Rosière | 7cm 3in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Plagne Centre | 11cm 4in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | 13cm 5in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 13cm 5in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Paradiski | 10cm 4in | 23cm 9in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Plagne
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Plagne, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Plagne, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at La Plagne is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in La Plagne will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for La Plagne for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.