Tignes Val Claret Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes Val Claret
This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes Val Claret, France for 16 days from 17 December.
Updated 16 December 2025 22:35 UTC.
Forecast times for Tignes Val Claret are in Central European Time (Europe/Paris).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes Val Claret.
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Tignes Val Claret Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tignes Val Claret?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm 2in |
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Forecast for today in Tignes Val Claret
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ 27°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Tignes Val Claret has 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Val Claret Snow Report
Snow report from La Plagne ( 5km 3 miles from Tignes Val Claret)
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
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| Last Snow | 5 December |
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| Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | Sun 21 | Mon 22 | Tue 23 | |
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| Wind | S F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||
| 3,450m 11,319ft | -9℃ 15°F
 | -7℃ 20°F
 | -7℃ 19°F
+2cm +1in
| -7℃ 20°F
+1cm
| -6℃ 20°F
 +1cm +1in
| -6℃ 21°F
| -8℃ 18°F
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| S F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,775m 9,104ft | -5℃ 23°F
| -2℃ 28°F
| -3℃ 27°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+1cm
| -2℃ 28°F
+1cm +1in
| -2℃ 29°F
| -3℃ 26°F
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| SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,100m 6,890ft | 0℃ 31°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 1℃ 34°F
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| Snow Line | varying 2,179m 7,149ft | varying 2,209m 7,247ft | varying 2,209m 7,247ft | 2,100m 6,890ft | |||
| Max Town | 0℃ 31°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 35°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 37°F | 1℃ 34°F |
| Min Town | -3℃ 27°F | -3℃ 26°F | -2℃ 28°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 32°F | 1℃ 33°F | -3℃ 26°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 Tignes Val Claret
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plagne | 2cm 1in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 3cm 1in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Tignes Le Lac | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 2cm 1in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 2cm 1in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 3cm 1in | 4cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Tignes Val Claret is known for its exceptional snow reliability, with average depths reaching up to 3 meters in peak season. For the latest snow conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski for accurate updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes Val Claret
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes Val Claret, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes Val Claret, 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 Tignes Val Claret 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 Tignes Val Claret 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 Tignes Val Claret 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.