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Les Menuires Snow Forecast - 5th May 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 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 03:33 BST.

Les Menuires Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount 6cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 21cm 8in
Next 7 Days 30cm 12in
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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 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

Mon
05

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsFog

Light snow at altitude, light snow showers at altitude, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 1,859m 6,099ft , with rain below.

Les Menuires is reporting “Wet” with 21cm 8in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Les Menuires Snow Report

Les Menuires Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 65cm 26in
Lower Snow Depths 20cm 8in
Snow ConditionsWet Snow
Last Snow 85cm 33in of Snow - 17 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, 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
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
3,200m 10,499ft
-4℃ 25°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm +3in
-3℃ 26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
-4℃ 24°F
Snow
+12cm +5in
-4℃ 26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
-1℃ 31°F
Cloud
+2cm +1in
0℃ 33°F
Snow
+2cm +1in
2℃ 35°F
Snow
+2cm +1in
2,525m 8,284ft
1℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm +2in
1℃ 34°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
0℃ 32°F
Snow
+11cm +4in
1℃ 34°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Snow
6℃ 42°F
Snow
1,850m 6,070ft
5℃ 40°F
Light Snow
7℃ 45°F
Cloud
4℃ 39°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
5℃ 41°F
Light Snow
9℃ 48°F
Cloud
11℃ 51°F
Lt Rain
13℃ 54°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,409m 7,904ft
to 1,859m 6,099ft

varying 2,379m 7,805ft
to 1,959m 6,427ft

varying 2,049m 6,722ft
to 1,850m 6,070ft

varying 2,039m 6,690ft
to 1,859m 6,099ft

varying 2,409m 7,904ft
to 2,259m 7,411ft

varying 2,519m 8,264ft
to 2,489m 8,166ft

varying 2,619m 8,593ft
to 2,589m 8,494ft

Max Town 5℃ 40°F 7℃ 45°F 4℃ 39°F 5℃ 41°F 9℃ 48°F 11℃ 51°F 13℃ 54°F
Min Town 2℃ 35°F 1℃ 34°F 1℃ 34°F 1℃ 34°F 2℃ 35°F 3℃ 38°F 4℃ 39°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 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

Mon
05

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsFog

Light snow at altitude, light snow showers at altitude, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 1,859m 6,099ft , with rain below.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudLt Snow ShwrsLight Snow

Cloudy, light snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,379m 7,805ft to 1,959m 6,427ft , with rain below.

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

2cm to 12cm 1in to 5in New Snow

Light SnowSnowLight SnowLight Snow

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

Snow Line from 2,049m 6,722ft to resort level.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,039m 6,690ft to 1,859m 6,099ft , with rain below.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

FogCloudLt RainMixed

Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 2,259m 7,411ft , with rain below.

Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

ClearCloudLt RainClear

Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,519m 8,264ft to 2,489m 8,166ft , with rain below.

Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

ClearCloudLt RainCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,619m 8,593ft to 2,589m 8,494ft , with rain below.

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 03:33 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Les Menuires

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Menuires
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Val Thorens 35cm 14in 45cm 18in
Saint Martin de Belleville 33cm 13in 42cm 16in
Reberty 34cm 13in 40cm 16in
Les Bruyères 34cm 13in 39cm 16in
Méribel 30cm 12in 35cm 14in
Arc 1950 22cm 9in 34cm 13in
La Tania 31cm 12in 34cm 13in
Les Arcs 22cm 9in 34cm 13in

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.