Le Pleynet Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet
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This is the Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet, France for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 12:05 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 42cm |
| Next 7 Days | 43cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Le Pleynet.
Forecast for today in Le Pleynet
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
4cm to 19cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,099m to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 12:09 IST
Powder Possible :- 38cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Le Pleynet over the next 2 days.
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Alpe d'Huez (21km from Le Pleynet) is reporting "Hard(High)".
Le Pleynet Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (21km from Le Pleynet)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard High |
Le Pleynet 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,400m | 2℃
 +19cm
| -5℃
+22cm
| 2℃
 +1cm
| 7℃
 | 6℃
 | 2℃
| 2℃
+1cm
|
| 1,875m | 5℃
+15cm
| -1℃
+22cm
| 6℃
+1cm
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
|
| 1,350m | 6℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+21cm
| 8℃
+1cm
| 13℃
| 13℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,099m | 1,350m | 1,350m | 2,209m | varying 2,019m | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 1℃ | 8℃ | 13℃ | 13℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 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.
Le Pleynet 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 -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
4cm to 19cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,099m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
21cm to 22cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
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
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,019m to 1,949m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet, 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 Le Pleynet, 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.
Le Pleynet Snow Forecast updated at 12:05 IST, next update expected 17:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Le Pleynet
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens | 71cm | 75cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 66cm | 69cm | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | 58cm | 60cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 47cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 48cm | 49cm | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 41cm | 43cm | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 32cm | 33cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Pleynet
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Le Pleynet, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Le Pleynet, 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 Le Pleynet 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 Le Pleynet 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 Le Pleynet 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.