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Valmeinier Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Valmeinier Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Valmeinier

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

Updated 05 May 2025 11:34 CDT.

Valmeinier Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours12cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Valmeinier

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainShwrsLt Rain

Light rain, rain showers, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,479m to 1,789m, with rain below.

Valmeinier has 12cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Valmeinier Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow ConditionsNot Known

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Valmeinier from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,600m
0℃
Light Snow
+4cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-1℃
Snow
+2cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
4℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
2,050m
3℃
Snow
+2cm
8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
1,500m
7℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Fog
6℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Fair
13℃
Fair
15℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,479m
to 1,789m

varying 2,359m
to 2,049m

varying 2,119m
to 1,809m

varying 2,169m
to 1,979m

varying 2,239m
to 1,979m

Max Town7℃8℃6℃8℃10℃13℃15℃
Min Town4℃3℃2℃2℃2℃3℃6℃

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.

Valmeinier 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 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainShwrsLt Rain

Light rain, rain showers, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,479m to 1,789m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 6cm New Snow

FogFogShwrsLt Rain

Fog, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,359m to 2,049m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsShwrsFog

Light rain, rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,119m to 1,809m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudMixedCloudDrizzle

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,169m to 1,979m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 1cm New Snow

FogFairCloudFair

Fog first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,239m to 1,979m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudFair

Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Max 15℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedFair

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Valmeinier, 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 Valmeinier, 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.

Valmeinier Snow Forecast updated at 11:34 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Valmeinier

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Valmeinier
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes18cm 35cm
Alpe d'Huez24cm 31cm
Val Thorens23cm 27cm
Les Menuires19cm 23cm
Méribel19cm 21cm
Courchevel17cm 19cm
Serre Chevalier15cm 15cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Valmeinier

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