Plagne Bellecôte Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne Bellecôte
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne Bellecôte, France for 16 days from 6 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 19:36 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 13cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 16cm |
| Next 7 Days | 24cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne Bellecôte.
Forecast for today in Plagne Bellecôte
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Plagne Bellecôte has 16cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Plagne Bellecôte Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
Plagne Bellecôte 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m | -2℃
| -6℃
 +13cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| -3℃
 +4cm
| 1℃
 | 2℃
| 0℃
+3cm
|
| 2,590m | 2℃
| -1℃
+13cm
| 0℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
|
| 1,930m | 6℃
| 3℃
+3cm
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
| 12℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,069m | varying 2,129m | varying 2,119m | varying 2,729m | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Plagne Bellecôte 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 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
3cm to 13cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,069m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 3cm New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then snow showers at altitude, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,129m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,119m to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 3cm New Snow
Clear sky, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,729m to 2,529m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne Bellecôte, 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 Plagne Bellecôte, 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.
Plagne Bellecôte Snow Forecast updated at 19:36 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Plagne Bellecôte
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens | 22cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Belle Plagne | 17cm | 25cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 18cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 19cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Plagne Montalbert | 17cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | 16cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | 13cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 14cm | 20cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne Bellecôte
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne Bellecôte, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne Bellecôte, 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 Plagne Bellecôte 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 Plagne Bellecôte 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 Plagne Bellecôte 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.