Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 14 March 2026 00:10 IST
Snow Forecast for Tignes
Snow and Weather from 13 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tignes?
| Next Snow Expected | 14 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 14cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 23cm |
| Next 7 Days | 24cm |
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Forecast for today in Tignes
Max 7℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
13
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Tignes are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 14 March 2026 01:13 IST
Powder Possible :- 23cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Tignes over the next 2 days.
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| Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,450m | -5℃
 | -11℃
 +14cm
| -8℃
 +9cm
| -12℃
+1cm
| -7℃
| -6℃
| -12℃
|
| 2,500m | 1℃
| -5℃
+14cm
| -2℃
+9cm
| -6℃
+1cm
| -2℃
| -1℃
| -6℃
|
| 1,550m | 7℃
| 0℃
+16cm
| 5℃
 +4cm
| 3℃
+3cm
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,550m | varying 1,812m | 1,550m | 1,550m | |||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 0℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -6℃ | -4℃ | -5℃ | -9℃ | -4℃ | -6℃ | -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.
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Snow Forecast near Tignes
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes Les Boisses | 34cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 34cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 22cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Espace Killy | 23cm | 24cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 23cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 23cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 23cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Tignes Le Lac | 23cm | 24cm |
Snow Reliability
Tignes enjoys excellent snow reliability, with average snow depths of around 1-3 meters during peak season. The high altitude and glacier ensure minimal snowmelt, but it's always best to check the latest snow info on J2Ski.
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.