Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes
This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes, France for 16 days from 15 November.
Updated 15 November 2025 02:36 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes.
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Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tignes?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm 7in |
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Forecast for today in Tignes
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, clear spells, fair later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 November 2025 02:41 UTC
Powder Possible :- 12cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Tignes over the next 2 days.
Tignes Snow Report
Snow report from La Plagne ( 5km 3 miles from Tignes)
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 3,450m 11,319ft | -2℃ 28°F
| -4℃ 24°F
 +3cm +1in
| -8℃ 18°F
+7cm +3in
| -11℃ 13°F
 | -12℃ 10°F
| -14℃ 7°F
 +8cm +3in
| -12℃ 10°F
|
| SW F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | 3℃ 37°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
+5cm +2in
| -2℃ 29°F
+8cm +3in
| -5℃ 22°F
| -7℃ 20°F
| -8℃ 18°F
 +3cm +1in
| -5℃ 22°F
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,550m 5,085ft | 10℃ 50°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 4℃ 40°F
| 3℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| -1℃ 30°F
+3cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
|
| Snow Line | 2,419m 7,936ft | varying 2,389m 7,838ft | varying 1,779m 5,837ft | 1,550m 5,085ft | |||
| Max Town | 10℃ 50°F | 8℃ 47°F | 4℃ 40°F | 3℃ 36°F | 1℃ 34°F | -1℃ 30°F | 1℃ 33°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 28°F | -3℃ 26°F | -4℃ 24°F | -7℃ 20°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.
Tignes 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 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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, clear spells, fair later.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,389m 7,838ft to 1,729m 5,673ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Snow at altitude first, light snow at altitude then light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,779m 5,837ft to resort level.
Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 26°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
3cm to 8cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -7℃ 20°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ 20°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Tignes, 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 Tignes, 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.
Tignes Snow Forecast updated at 02:36 UTC, next update expected 05:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Tignes
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs | 22cm 9in | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 16cm 6in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| La Rosière | 18cm 7in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Méribel | 13cm 5in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 15cm 6in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 10cm 4in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 13cm 5in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 11cm 4in | 13cm 5in |
Snow Reliability
Tignes enjoys excellent snow reliability, with average snow depths of around 1-3 meters during peak season. The high altitude and glacier ensure minimal snowmelt, but it's always best to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes, 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 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 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 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.