Le Tour Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Le Tour
This is the Snow and Weather for Le Tour from 18 February.
Updated 17 February 2026 18:45 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Le Tour.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Le Tour Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Le Tour?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 36cm 14in |
| Next 7 Days | 44cm 17in |
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Forecast for today in Le Tour
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
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2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,804m 5,919ft to resort level ( 1,450m 4,757ft ).
Forecast times for Le Tour are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 17 February 2026 23:50 UTC
Powder Possible :- 42cm 17in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Le Tour over the next 2 days.
Argentière ( 2km 2 miles from Le Tour) is reporting "Fresh Snow".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Le Tour Snow Report
Snow report from Argentière ( 2km 2 miles from Le Tour)
| Upper Snow Depths | 300cm 118in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Last Snow | 120cm 47in of Snow - 17 February |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Argentière was reported as 4 (High) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
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| Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,190m 7,185ft | 0℃ 32°F
+3cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +26cm +10in
| -3℃ 27°F
+7cm +3in
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 |
| 1,820m 5,971ft | 1℃ 34°F
+3cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+26cm +10in
| -1℃ 31°F
 +6cm +2in
| 3℃ 37°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| 1,450m 4,757ft | 5℃ 41°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
+23cm +9in
| 3℃ 36°F
+6cm +2in
| 7℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 11℃ 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,804m 5,919ft | 1,450m 4,757ft | 1,450m 4,757ft | varying 1,512m 4,961ft | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ 41°F | 1℃ 34°F | 3℃ 36°F | 7℃ 45°F | 9℃ 48°F | 9℃ 48°F | 11℃ 53°F |
| Min Town | -5℃ 23°F | -3℃ 27°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 28°F | -3℃ 27°F | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 32°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.
Snow Forecast near Le Tour
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combloux | 35cm 14in | 39cm 16in | |||||||
| Passy Plaine Joux | 36cm 14in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Les Contamines | 43cm 17in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| St Gervais Mont-Blanc | 43cm 17in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Megève | 42cm 17in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Samoëns | 40cm 16in | 52cm 21in | |||||||
| Argentière | 40cm 16in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Morillon | 39cm 15in | 51cm 20in |
Snow Reliability
Le Tour enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 200 cm throughout the season. Regular snowfall ensures quality skiing, but check J2Ski for the latest snow reports and conditions.
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.