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Le Tour Snow Forecast - 17th March 2025

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Le Tour Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Le Tour

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This is the Snow Forecast for Le Tour, France for 16 days from 17 March.

Updated 17 March 2025 10:32 UTC.

Le Tour Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 March
Next Snow Amount 13cm 5in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 12cm 5in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Le Tour.

Forecast for today in Le Tour

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -4℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Argentière ( 2km 2 miles from Le Tour) is reporting “Soft Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Le Tour Snow Report

Snow report from Argentière ( 2km 2 miles from Le Tour)

Argentière Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 245cm 96in
Lower Snow Depths 5cm 2in
Snow ConditionsSoft Snow
Last Snow 1cm - of Snow - 17 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Argentière was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Le Tour 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Le Tour from OpenMeteo
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
Sat
22
Sun
23
WindSE F2SE F3SE F2
2,190m 7,185ft
-1℃ 30°F
Fair
0℃ 31°F
Clear
2℃ 35°F
Clear
4℃ 39°F
Fair
4℃ 39°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃ 31°F
Light Snow
+8cm +3in
SE F2
1,820m 5,971ft
2℃ 36°F
Fair
4℃ 39°F
Clear
6℃ 42°F
Clear
7℃ 45°F
Clear
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
6℃ 42°F
Mixed
2℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+13cm +5in
1,450m 4,757ft
5℃ 40°F
Fair
6℃ 44°F
Clear
8℃ 46°F
Clear
10℃ 49°F
Clear
10℃ 50°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Cloud
4℃ 39°F
Light Snow
+9cm +3in
Snow Line

varying 1,909m 6,263ft
to 1,859m 6,099ft

varying 1,859m 6,099ft
to 1,450m 4,757ft

Max Town 5℃ 40°F 6℃ 44°F 8℃ 46°F 10℃ 49°F 10℃ 50°F 10℃ 50°F 4℃ 39°F
Min Town -4℃ 24°F -5℃ 22°F -7℃ 20°F 3℃ 37°F 6℃ 42°F 3℃ 38°F -2℃ 27°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.

Le Tour 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 5℃ 40°F
Min -4℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 6℃ 44°F
Min -5℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 22°F and rising to 6℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -7℃ 20°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 6℃ 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
22

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudShwrsClearCloud

Cloudy first, rain showers then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,909m 6,263ft to 1,859m 6,099ft , with rain below.

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 27°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
23

8cm to 9cm 3in New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowFair

Cloudy first, light snow then heavy snow showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,859m 6,099ft to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Le Tour, 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 Le Tour, 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.

Le Tour Snow Forecast updated at 10:32 UTC, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Le Tour

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Le Tour
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Ski Pass Mont Blanc- 16cm 6in
Avoriaz- 15cm 6in
Châtel- 14cm 6in
Morillon- 14cm 5in
Morzine- 13cm 5in
Samoëns- 13cm 5in
Les Contamines- 12cm 5in
Megève- 12cm 5in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Tour

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Le Tour, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Le Tour, 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 Le Tour 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 Le Tour 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 Le Tour 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.