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 15 days from 30 April.
Updated 29 April 2025 22:38 UTC.
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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 15℃ 59°F
Min 10℃ 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 50°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
La Plagne has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
La Plagne Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m 10,663ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| -1℃ 30°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+2cm +1in
|
| 2,250m 7,382ft | 9℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 | 7℃ 45°F
 | 4℃ 39°F
|
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 15℃ 59°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 23℃ 72°F
| 18℃ 64°F
| 15℃ 58°F
 | 11℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 51°F
 |
| Snow Line | varying 3,009m 9,872ft | varying 2,979m 9,774ft | varying 2,259m 7,411ft | varying 2,279m 7,477ft | |||
| Max Town | 15℃ 59°F | 17℃ 62°F | 23℃ 72°F | 18℃ 64°F | 15℃ 58°F | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 51°F |
| Min Town | 10℃ 50°F | 11℃ 52°F | 12℃ 53°F | 12℃ 54°F | 9℃ 49°F | 7℃ 45°F | 7℃ 44°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 15℃ 59°F
Min 10℃ 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 50°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 11℃ 52°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 52°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 23℃ 72°F
Min 12℃ 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 53°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 72°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 12℃ 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 54°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
04
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers, thunderstorms, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,979m 9,774ft to 2,629m 8,625ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,259m 7,411ft to 2,099m 6,886ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,279m 7,477ft to 2,039m 6,690ft , 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 22:38 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near La Plagne
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagny en Vanoise | - | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Plagne 1800 | - | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Paradiski | - | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | - | 14cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | - | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | - | 9cm 4in |
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.