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 15 days from 6 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 23:37 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm 2in |
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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 5℃ 40°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Fog early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m 7,575ft to 1,799m 5,902ft , with rain below.
Alpe d'Huez ( 21km 13 miles from Le Pleynet) is reporting “Hard” with 6cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Le Pleynet Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez ( 21km 13 miles from Le Pleynet)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
Le Pleynet 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,400m 7,874ft | 0℃ 31°F
 +2cm +1in
| -1℃ 29°F
 +4cm +2in
| 1℃ 33°F
 | 3℃ 36°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 7℃ 44°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
|
| 1,875m 6,152ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+2cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 11℃ 51°F
 |
| 1,350m 4,429ft | 5℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 14℃ 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,309m 7,575ft | varying 1,839m 6,033ft | 1,869m 6,132ft | 2,059m 6,755ft | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ 40°F | 5℃ 42°F | 6℃ 43°F | 9℃ 47°F | 13℃ 55°F | 15℃ 59°F | 14℃ 57°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 36°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 40°F | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 47°F |
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 5℃ 40°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Fog early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m 7,575ft to 1,799m 5,902ft , with rain below.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,839m 6,033ft to 1,699m 5,574ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Fog, light rain, cloudy later.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, clear spells later.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain showers, fair later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then thunderstorms, rain showers later.
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 23:37 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Le Pleynet
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 13cm 5in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 21cm 8in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 19cm 7in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 22cm 9in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | 20cm 8in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 17cm 7in | 19cm 7in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in |
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.