Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, France for 16 days from 22 May.
Updated 22 May 2025 04:37 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise.
Forecast for today in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 6cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, light rain showers then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,209m 7,247ft to 1,849m 6,066ft , with rain below.
Les Arcs ( 11km 7 miles from Sainte-Foy Tarentaise) is reporting “Wet” with 6cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Report
Snow report from Les Arcs ( 11km 7 miles from Sainte-Foy Tarentaise)
| Upper Snow Depths | 290cm 114in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm 8in |
| Snow Conditions | Wet Snow |
| Last Snow | 5cm 2in of Snow - 24 April |
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,620m 8,596ft | 0℃ 31°F
 +6cm +3in
| 0℃ 31°F
 | 4℃ 38°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 5℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| 2,085m 6,841ft | 4℃ 39°F
+1cm +1in
| 6℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| 1,550m 5,085ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 11℃ 53°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 15℃ 59°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,209m 7,247ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 49°F | 11℃ 53°F | 10℃ 50°F | 11℃ 52°F | 15℃ 59°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 36°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 36°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°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.
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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 9℃ 48°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 6cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, light rain showers then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,209m 7,247ft to 1,849m 6,066ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, rain showers later.
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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, light rain later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, fog later.
This Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, 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.
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Forecast updated at 04:37 UTC, next update expected 07:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 25cm 10in | 47cm 18in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 9cm 3in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 8cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Méribel | 6cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Tignes | 5cm 2in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 3cm 1in | 5cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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.