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Val Cenis Snow Forecast - 28th January 2025

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Val Cenis Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Val Cenis

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This is the Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, France for 16 days from 28 January.

Updated 28 January 2025 08:02 IST.

Val Cenis Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected28 January
Next Snow Amount12cm
Next 48 Hours23cm
Next 7 Days25cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Cenis.

Forecast for today in Val Cenis

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

up to 16cm New Snow

SnowMixedMixedMixed

Snow showers at altitude early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,949m to 1,499m, with rain below.

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Updated 28 January 2025 08:11 IST

Powder Possible :- 20cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Val Cenis over the next 2 days.

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Val Cenis Snow Report

Val Cenis Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths160cm
Lower Snow Depths45cm
Snow Conditions-
Pistes Open60 Pistes (92%)

Val Cenis 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Cenis from OpenMeteo
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
Sun
02
Mon
03
WindNW F3SW F3SE F2
2,800m
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+16cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-7℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-7℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-7℃
Mixed
-6℃
Clear
SW F3S F2E F2
2,100m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+12cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Fair
-3℃
Clear
SW F3SE F2
1,400m
6℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃
Mixed
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Fog
2℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,949m
to 1,499m

1,499m

varying 1,509m
to 1,400m

varying 1,529m
to 1,400m

1,400m

1,400m

Max Town6℃3℃0℃0℃2℃2℃2℃
Min Town-1℃-4℃-4℃-2℃-2℃-3℃-1℃

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.

Val Cenis 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

up to 16cm New Snow

SnowMixedMixedMixed

Snow showers at altitude early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,949m to 1,499m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to 1,499m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
30

1cm to 6cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowMixedMixed

Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,509m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,529m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
01

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
02

Snow unlikely

Freeze FogFogCloudClear

Freezing fog first, fog then cloudy, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
03

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, 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 Val Cenis, 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.

Val Cenis Snow Forecast updated at 08:02 IST, next update expected 10:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Val Cenis

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Val Cenis
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
La Plagne35cm 38cm
Val Thorens25cm 29cm
Les Menuires23cm 28cm
Méribel24cm 28cm
Tignes26cm 28cm
Courchevel23cm 26cm
Les Arcs20cm 21cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Cenis

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