Plagne Villages Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne Villages
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne Villages, France for 16 days from 30 April.
Updated 30 April 2025 08:34 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm 11in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne Villages.
Forecast for today in Plagne Villages
Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Plagne Villages has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Plagne Villages Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 3,250m 10,663ft | 4℃ 38°F
 | 5℃ 41°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 5℃ 42°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
 +8cm +3in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +7cm +3in
| 0℃ 32°F
+10cm +4in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 2,650m 8,694ft | 8℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 8℃ 46°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
+7cm +3in
| 4℃ 39°F
+9cm +4in
|
| 2,050m 6,726ft | 13℃ 54°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 11℃ 51°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
+2cm +1in
| 7℃ 44°F
+5cm +2in
|
| Snow Line | 3,119m 10,233ft | varying 3,099m 10,167ft | varying 2,469m 8,100ft | varying 2,289m 7,510ft | |||
| Max Town | 13℃ 54°F | 14℃ 57°F | 17℃ 63°F | 13℃ 56°F | 11℃ 51°F | 4℃ 40°F | 7℃ 44°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°F | 7℃ 44°F | 8℃ 45°F | 5℃ 40°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 31°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.
Plagne Villages 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 13℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 8℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
04
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Rain showers, thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,099m 10,167ft to 2,489m 8,166ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
2cm to 7cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,469m 8,100ft to resort level.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
5cm to 10cm 2in to 4in New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then light snow showers at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,289m 7,510ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne Villages, 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 Plagne Villages, 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.
Plagne Villages Snow Forecast updated at 08:34 UTC, next update expected 14:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Plagne Villages
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | - | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Tignes | - | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | - | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| La Plagne | - | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | - | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 34cm 14in | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | - | 34cm 14in | |||||||
| Plagne 1800 | - | 30cm 12in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne Villages
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne Villages, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne Villages, 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 Plagne Villages 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 Plagne Villages 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 Plagne Villages 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.