Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 30 September 2026 12:42 UTC
Snow Forecast for Tignes
Snow and Weather from 30 September.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tignes?
| Next Snow Expected | 8 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | - - |
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Forecast for today in Tignes
Max 21℃ 70°F
Min 10℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 21℃ 70°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Tignes are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,450m 11,319ft | 6℃ 42°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
 +1cm
| 4℃ 38°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 5℃ 41°F
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| 2,500m 8,202ft | 12℃ 53°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 51°F
|
| 1,550m 5,085ft | 21℃ 70°F
| 15℃ 60°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 19℃ 66°F
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| Snow Line | varying 3,150m 10,335ft | varying 2,765m 9,072ft | |||||
| Max Town | 21℃ 70°F | 15℃ 60°F | 17℃ 62°F | 17℃ 63°F | 16℃ 61°F | 17℃ 62°F | 19℃ 66°F |
| Min Town | 10℃ 51°F | 11℃ 52°F | 10℃ 50°F | 8℃ 45°F | 9℃ 48°F | 5℃ 40°F | 6℃ 42°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
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes-Val d'Isère | 1cm - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 2cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tignes Le Lac | 1cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | 1cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | - | 1cm - |
Snow Reliability
Tignes benefits from its high altitude, with the resort base at 2100m and skiing extending up to 3456m on the Grande Motte glacier, allowing summer skiing most years. Snow cover tends to be reliable through the season, with the glacier providing a solid backup when lower slopes see melt. Check J2Ski for up-to-date snow depth reports and current conditions before your trip.
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.