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 25 May.
Updated 25 May 2025 09:31 BST.
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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 13℃ 54°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,629m 8,625ft to 2,599m 8,527ft , with rain below.
La Tania (near Les Menuires) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Menuires Snow Report
Snow report from La Tania (near Les Menuires)
| Upper Snow Depths | 160cm 63in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
Les Menuires 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | |||||
| 3,200m 10,499ft | 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
 +1cm
| 4℃ 39°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 45°F
|
| SW F3 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,525m 8,284ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 4℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 12℃ 53°F
|
| 1,850m 6,070ft | 13℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 16℃ 60°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 18℃ 64°F
| 17℃ 63°F
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| Snow Line | varying 2,629m 8,625ft | varying 2,539m 8,330ft | |||||
| Max Town | 13℃ 54°F | 10℃ 51°F | 12℃ 54°F | 16℃ 60°F | 14℃ 57°F | 18℃ 64°F | 17℃ 63°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 36°F | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 40°F | 7℃ 44°F | 6℃ 43°F | 8℃ 45°F | 9℃ 48°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 13℃ 54°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,629m 8,625ft to 2,599m 8,527ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,539m 8,330ft to 2,459m 8,068ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.
Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 8℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 9℃ 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 48°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy 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 09:31 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Menuires
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
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| Arc 1950 | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tignes | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 1cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | 1cm - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 1cm - | 1cm - |
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.