Plagne 1800 Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 11 October 2026 20:44 BST
Snow Forecast for Plagne 1800
Snow and Weather from 11 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Plagne 1800 Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Plagne 1800?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm 5in |
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Forecast for today in Plagne 1800
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Plagne 1800 are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m 10,663ft | 1℃ 33°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
| 6℃ 42°F
 | 7℃ 44°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| -1℃ 31°F
 +5cm +2in
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| 2,525m 8,284ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+2cm +1in
|
| 1,800m 5,906ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 18℃ 65°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 8℃ 47°F
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| Snow Line | 1,831m 6,007ft | varying 2,831m 9,288ft | |||||
| Max Town | 11℃ 52°F | 13℃ 55°F | 14℃ 58°F | 16℃ 61°F | 18℃ 65°F | 16℃ 61°F | 8℃ 47°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | -1℃ 30°F | 1℃ 33°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°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.
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Snow Forecast near Plagne 1800
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | - | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Tignes | - | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Belle Plagne | - | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| La Plagne | - | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | - | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | - | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Plagne Villages | - | 20cm 8in |
How reliable is the snow in Plagne 1800?
Plagne 1800 boasts excellent snow reliability, with a typical snow depth of up to 3 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check the information available on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne 1800
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne 1800, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne 1800, 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 Plagne 1800 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 Plagne 1800 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 Plagne 1800 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.