Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
This is the Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, France for 16 days from 15 November.
Updated 15 November 2025 10:32 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise.
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Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
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Forecast for today in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Les Arcs ( 11km 7 miles from Sainte-Foy Tarentaise) is reporting “Fresh Snow(High)” with 12cm 5in 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 | 80cm 31in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High |
| Last Snow | 15cm 6in of Snow - 2 November |
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 2,620m 8,596ft | 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 34°F
 +4cm +2in
| -2℃ 29°F
+8cm +3in
| -3℃ 27°F
 | -4℃ 25°F
 | -8℃ 18°F
 +1cm
| -7℃ 19°F
+2cm +1in
|
| SE F3 | |||||||
| 2,085m 6,841ft | 8℃ 46°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+1cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
| -1℃ 30°F
| -5℃ 23°F
+3cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
 |
| 1,550m 5,085ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 1℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| -1℃ 30°F
+1cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,219m 7,280ft | varying 1,849m 6,066ft | 1,550m 5,085ft | 1,550m 5,085ft | |||
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 49°F | 3℃ 38°F | 1℃ 35°F | 1℃ 33°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 31°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | -2℃ 29°F | -3℃ 27°F | -3℃ 27°F | -6℃ 22°F | -6℃ 21°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 12℃ 54°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
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 conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,219m 7,280ft to 1,779m 5,837ft , with rain below.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain showers first, light snow showers at altitude then light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,849m 6,066ft to 1,619m 5,312ft , with rain below.
Max 1℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 27°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 22°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
1cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow showers then cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 21°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 10:32 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 25cm 10in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 13cm 5in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 15cm 6in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 8cm 3in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Tignes | 6cm 2in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Méribel | 8cm 3in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 7cm 3in | 10cm 4in |
Snow Reliability
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths ranging from 100 to 250 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check the updates on J2Ski.
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.