Val Cenis 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 17 May 2026 01:44 UTC
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in La Plagne was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Val Cenis
48-hours from 17 May.
See below for forecast detail
Val Cenis Snow Forecast updated at 01:44 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Val Cenis
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -6℃ 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 20°F and rising to 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
17
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Val Cenis are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Val Cenis
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
18
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,785m 9,137ft to 2,277m 7,470ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Val Cenis are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ 22°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -6℃ 20°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Fair. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 |  | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 10℃ 51°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Fair. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Calm | 45% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Calm | 25% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Calm | 5% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 38°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 35°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ 45°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 9℃ 47°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 11:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 11℃ 51°F | NW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 51°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 10℃ 49°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ 49°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ 50°F | NW Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 10℃ 49°F | NW Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ 48°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 8℃ 47°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 7℃ 45°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Light | 55% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 5℃ 41°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 40°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | NW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Val Cenis
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes | 5cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Méribel | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in |
Val Cenis Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Cenis.
This Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, 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 Val Cenis, 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.
Snow Reliability
Val Cenis typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100-150 cm throughout the season. Snowfall is consistent, and the high elevation helps minimize snowmelt. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski.