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La Plagne Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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La Plagne Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for La Plagne

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This is the Snow Forecast for La Plagne, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 13:36 CDT.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Plagne.

Forecast for today in La Plagne

Max 9℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,539m to 2,369m, with rain below.

La Plagne has 18cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Last Snow24 April

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for La Plagne from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
3,250m
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
0℃
Fair
+1cm
-3℃
Snow
+15cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃
Cloud
+2cm
0℃
Fair
1℃
Mixed
2,250m
2℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
3℃
Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
10℃
Clear
1,250m
9℃
Mixed
12℃
Mixed
9℃
Rain
11℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
14℃
Cloud
15℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 2,539m
to 2,369m

2,369m

varying 2,369m
to 1,859m

varying 2,109m
to 1,849m

varying 2,289m
to 1,759m

Max Town9℃12℃9℃11℃12℃14℃15℃
Min Town7℃6℃5℃5℃5℃6℃7℃

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.

La Plagne 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 9℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,539m to 2,369m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

FogFairMixedCloud

Fog first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow falling to 2,369m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 15cm New Snow

ShwrsRainShwrsFog

Rain showers first, rain then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,369m to 1,859m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

FogCloudShwrsFog

Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,109m to 1,849m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

ShwrsMixedLt RainFair

Rain showers first, clear spells then light rain showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,289m to 1,759m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudClear

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 15℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

This Snow Forecast for La Plagne, 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 La Plagne, 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.

La Plagne Snow Forecast updated at 13:36 CDT, next update expected 16:00 CDT.

Snow Forecast near La Plagne

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near La Plagne
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Montchavin-Les Coches32cm 40cm
Belle Plagne16cm 35cm
Plagne Centre16cm 34cm
Plagne Villages16cm 34cm
Les Arcs23cm 31cm
Plagne Soleil23cm 30cm
Aime La Plagne16cm 29cm
Plagne 180022cm 29cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Plagne

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Plagne, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Plagne, 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 La Plagne 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 La Plagne 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 La Plagne 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.