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The Three Valleys Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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The Three Valleys Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys, France for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 08:07 IST.

The Three Valleys Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours14cm
Next 7 Days16cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Three Valleys.

Forecast for today in The Three Valleys

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 7cm New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,119m to 1,959m, with rain below.

Les Arcs (21km from The Three Valleys) is reporting “Wet” with 14cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

The Three Valleys Snow Report

Snow report from Les Arcs (21km from The Three Valleys)

Les Arcs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths290cm
Lower Snow Depths20cm
Snow ConditionsWet Snow
Last Snow
5cm of Snow - 24 April

The Three Valleys 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
3,200m
-4℃
Snow
+7cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
+1cm
2,150m
2℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Snow
+8cm
3℃
Mixed
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
10℃
Clear
1,100m
10℃
Cloud
8℃
Shwrs
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
14℃
Fair
18℃
Fair
17℃
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 2,119m
to 1,959m

varying 1,939m
to 1,719m

varying 2,049m
to 1,959m

varying 2,109m
to 2,039m

varying 2,609m
to 2,519m

Max Town10℃8℃9℃10℃14℃18℃17℃
Min Town5℃5℃4℃4℃4℃9℃9℃

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.

The Three Valleys 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 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 7cm New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,119m to 1,959m, with rain below.

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

Wed
07

up to 6cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudLt RainLt Rain

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

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,719m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudCloud

Fog early, then cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsMixed

Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,109m to 2,039m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedClear

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

Max 17℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearMixedLt RainLt Rain

Clear sky, clear spells, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,609m to 2,519m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys, 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 The Three Valleys, 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.

The Three Valleys Snow Forecast updated at 08:07 IST, next update expected 10:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near The Three Valleys

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Three Valleys
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Les Menuires25cm 28cm
Les Arcs20cm 26cm
La Plagne16cm 22cm
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise18cm 20cm
Tignes14cm 20cm
Val d'Isère15cm 20cm
Saint Martin de Belleville13cm 17cm
Val Thorens14cm 17cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in The Three Valleys

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