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Tignes Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Tignes Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Tignes

When will there be fresh snow?

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

Updated 04 May 2025 19:31 CDT.

Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours18cm
Next 7 Days28cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Tignes

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,539m to 2,099m, with rain below.

Val d'Isère (near Tignes) is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 18cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Tignes Snow Report

Snow report from Val d'Isère (near Tignes)

Val d'Isère Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths188cm
Lower Snow Depths37cm
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow
Last Snow
3cm of Snow - 22 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Tignes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tignes from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
3,450m
-5℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-2℃
Cloud
+2cm
-6℃
Snow
+13cm
-5℃
Cloud
+2cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Mixed
+2cm
0℃
Cloud
+2cm
2,500m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
0℃
Snow
+13cm
1℃
Cloud
+3cm
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
6℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
1,550m
8℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
12℃
Shwrs
14℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,539m
to 2,099m

varying 2,459m
to 2,049m

varying 2,119m
to 1,749m

varying 1,829m
to 1,809m

varying 2,369m
to 1,839m

varying 2,519m
to 2,469m

varying 2,609m
to 2,559m

Max Town8℃10℃6℃9℃11℃12℃14℃
Min Town5℃4℃4℃3℃4℃5℃5℃

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 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,539m to 2,099m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudLt RainLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,459m to 2,049m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 13cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowFog

Light snow at altitude early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,119m to 1,749m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudLt Snow ShwrsLight Snow

Fog first, cloudy then light snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,829m to 1,809m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedLt RainCloud

Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,369m to 1,839m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 2cm New Snow

FairCloudStormMixed

Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,519m to 2,469m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 2cm New Snow

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,609m to 2,559m, with rain below.

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 19:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Tignes

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tignes
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Tignes Val Claret26cm 37cm
Les Menuires22cm 34cm
Espace Killy23cm 32cm
Val Thorens22cm 31cm
Tignes Le Lac19cm 30cm
Tignes Les Boisses17cm 30cm
Tignes Les Brévières17cm 30cm
Les Arcs21cm 29cm

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.