Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes, France for 16 days from 20 April.
Updated 20 April 2025 18:07 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm |
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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 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
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.
Val d'Isère (near Tignes) is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Snow Report
Snow report from Val d'Isère (near Tignes)
| Upper Snow Depths | 210cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 61cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 181cm of Snow - 20 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Val d'Isère was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Tignes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,450m | -3℃
| -4℃
| -2℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
 +3cm
| -4℃
 +6cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| -1℃
|
| S F2 | |||||||
| 2,500m | 2℃
| 1℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
+3cm
| 1℃
+5cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 5℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,550m | 10℃
| 8℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,179m | varying 2,429m | varying 2,419m | varying 2,159m | varying 2,159m | ||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 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 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
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.
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
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,289m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,419m to 1,919m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 6cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then light rain, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,159m to 1,659m, 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
Fri
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 2,159m to 2,109m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fog later.
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 18:07 IST, next update expected 20:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Tignes
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes Le Lac | 4cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 8cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 2cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Espace Killy | 1cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 5cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 2cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 1cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 2cm | 13cm |
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.