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Les Menuires Snow Forecast - 15th April 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 15 April.

Updated 15 April 2025 03:32 BST.

Les Menuires Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected16 April
Next Snow Amount 28cm 11in
Next 48 Hours 57cm 22in
Next 7 Days 63cm 25in
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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 12℃ 53°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
15

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudShwrsLt Rain

Rain showers first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,619m 8,593ft to 2,219m 7,280ft , with rain below.

Powder Alert!

Updated 15 April 2025 03:37 BST

Powder Possible :- 53cm 21in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Menuires over the next 2 days.

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Les Menuires is reporting "No Snow(Low)".

Les Menuires Snow Report

Les Menuires Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 6cm 2in
Snow ConditionsNo Snow Low
Last Snow 1cm - of Snow - 29 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
Tue
15
Wed
16
Thu
17
Fri
18
Sat
19
Sun
20
Mon
21
WindSW F3SE F3
3,200m 10,499ft
1℃ 33°F
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃ 26°F
Snow
+28cm +11in
-3℃ 26°F
Light Snow
+27cm +11in
-2℃ 29°F
Fair
-1℃ 29°F
Light Snow
+1cm
-4℃ 26°F
Light Snow
+4cm +2in
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
SW F3SE F3
2,525m 8,284ft
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
+1cm
1℃ 34°F
Snow
+28cm +11in
1℃ 34°F
Light Snow
+23cm +9in
3℃ 37°F
Fair
4℃ 39°F
Light Snow
1℃ 33°F
Light Snow
+4cm +2in
4℃ 40°F
Cloud
SE F3
1,850m 6,070ft
12℃ 53°F
Cloud
6℃ 43°F
Light Snow
+7cm +3in
2℃ 36°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+22cm +9in
7℃ 44°F
Mixed
9℃ 49°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Light Snow
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,619m 8,593ft
to 2,219m 7,280ft

varying 2,399m 7,871ft
to 1,850m 6,070ft

1,850m 6,070ft

1,850m 6,070ft

varying 2,399m 7,871ft
to 2,319m 7,608ft

varying 2,299m 7,543ft
to 2,009m 6,591ft

Max Town 12℃ 53°F 6℃ 43°F 2℃ 36°F 7℃ 44°F 9℃ 49°F 5℃ 41°F 10℃ 49°F
Min Town 3℃ 37°F -1℃ 30°F -2℃ 29°F -1℃ 31°F 4℃ 38°F 3℃ 37°F 2℃ 36°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 12℃ 53°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
15

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsCloudShwrsLt Rain

Rain showers first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,619m 8,593ft to 2,219m 7,280ft , with rain below.

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
16

7cm to 28cm 3in to 11in New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLight SnowSnow

Light rain first, light snow at altitude then light snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,399m 7,871ft to resort level.

Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
17

22cm to 27cm 9in to 11in New Snow

SnowSnowCloudFog

Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then cloudy, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
18

Snow unlikely

FogMixedFairFair

Fog, clear spells, fair later.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
19

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedMixedShwrsCloud

Clear spells, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,399m 7,871ft to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowCloud

Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,299m 7,543ft to 2,009m 6,591ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then 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 03:32 BST, next update expected 06:00 BST.

Snow Forecast near Les Menuires

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Menuires
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Val d'Isère 91cm 36in 103cm 40in
Tignes 87cm 34in 93cm 37in
La Plagne 78cm 31in 85cm 33in
Val Cenis 106cm 42in 125cm 49in
Arc 1950 79cm 31in 92cm 36in
Courchevel 51cm 20in 60cm 24in
Les Arcs 54cm 21in 60cm 24in
The Three Valleys 53cm 21in 59cm 23in

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.