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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 08:00 IST.

La Plagne Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount10cm
Next 48 Hours18cm
Next 7 Days27cm
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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 5cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainMixed

Rain showers, light rain, clear spells 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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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℃
Light Snow
+5cm
0℃
Cloud
+2cm
-5℃
Snow
+11cm
-4℃
Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Mixed
+2cm
1℃
Mixed
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
2,250m
2℃
Light Snow
6℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+10cm
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
1,250m
9℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
13℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Shwrs
16℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,539m
to 2,369m

varying 2,449m
to 2,369m

varying 2,309m
to 1,819m

varying 2,099m
to 1,859m

varying 2,399m
to 1,849m

varying 2,509m
to 2,469m

varying 2,589m
to 2,559m

Max Town9℃12℃8℃10℃13℃14℃16℃
Min Town7℃6℃6℃5℃5℃7℃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 5cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainMixed

Rain showers, light rain, clear spells 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℃
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

FogMixedCloudLt Rain

Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,449m to 2,369m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 11cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,309m to 1,819m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

FogCloudLt RainLt Rain

Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,099m to 1,859m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

DrizzleMixedLt RainCloud

Drizzle first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,399m to 1,849m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 1cm New Snow

FairCloudStormMixed

Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,509m to 2,469m, with rain below.

Max 16℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,559m, with rain below.

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 08:00 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near La Plagne

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near La Plagne
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Belle Plagne40cm 50cm
Aime La Plagne34cm 46cm
Plagne Centre34cm 46cm
Val Thorens35cm 45cm
Plagne Montalbert29cm 38cm
Plagne Soleil28cm 36cm
Méribel30cm 35cm
Les Arcs22cm 34cm

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.