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Les Menuires Snow Forecast - 26th March 2025

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Les Menuires Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Les Menuires

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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Menuires, France for 16 days from 26 March.

Updated 26 March 2025 16:38 GMT.

Les Menuires Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected29 March
Next Snow Amount 6cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 1cm -
Next 7 Days 5cm 2in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Menuires.

Forecast for today in Les Menuires

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FogMixedShwrsFog

Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Les Menuires is reporting “Fresh Snow(High), No Snow(Low)” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Les Menuires Snow Report

Les Menuires Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 178cm 70in
Lower Snow Depths 10cm 4in
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow High No Snow Low
Last Snow 7cm 3in of Snow - 24 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Menuires was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Les Menuires 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Menuires from OpenMeteo
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
WindNW F3
3,200m 10,499ft
-6℃ 21°F
Cloud
-5℃ 23°F
Fair
-4℃ 24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-8℃ 18°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
-3℃ 27°F
Clear
2℃ 36°F
Fair
3℃ 37°F
Clear
W F3
2,525m 8,284ft
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
0℃ 31°F
Fair
0℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-4℃ 25°F
Light Snow
+6cm +2in
1℃ 34°F
Clear
7℃ 44°F
Fair
7℃ 45°F
Clear
1,850m 6,070ft
4℃ 39°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Fair
5℃ 41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-1℃ 31°F
Light Snow
+4cm +2in
5℃ 41°F
Mixed
10℃ 50°F
Clear
10℃ 51°F
Clear
Snow Line

1,850m 6,070ft

1,850m 6,070ft

1,850m 6,070ft

Max Town 4℃ 39°F 5℃ 41°F 5℃ 41°F -1℃ 31°F 5℃ 41°F 10℃ 50°F 10℃ 51°F
Min Town 0℃ 31°F -2℃ 28°F -2℃ 28°F -2℃ 28°F -3℃ 26°F 1℃ 34°F 5℃ 40°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.

Les Menuires 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 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FogMixedShwrsFog

Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearClearCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Clear sky, cloudy, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ 28°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

4cm to 5cm 2in New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Light snow showers early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

FogFairMixedMixed

Fog, fair, clear spells later.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Les Menuires, 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 Les Menuires, 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.

Les Menuires Snow Forecast updated at 16:38 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Les Menuires

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Menuires
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
The Three Valleys 1cm - 7cm 3in
Les Bruyères 1cm - 6cm 2in
Méribel 1cm - 6cm 2in
Reberty- 6cm 2in
Saint Martin de Belleville 1cm - 6cm 2in
Val Thorens 1cm - 6cm 2in
Courchevel- 5cm 2in
La Tania- 5cm 2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Menuires

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