Plagne Bellecôte Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne Bellecôte
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne Bellecôte, France for 16 days from 17 May.
Updated 17 May 2025 01:34 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm 6in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne Bellecôte.
Forecast for today in Plagne Bellecôte
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Plagne Bellecôte has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Plagne Bellecôte Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 3,250m 10,663ft | -1℃ 29°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 1℃ 34°F
 +8cm +3in
| 1℃ 33°F
 +3cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
+5cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 2,590m 8,497ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
+2cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,930m 6,332ft | 9℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 10℃ 50°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
| 9℃ 47°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,959m 9,708ft | varying 2,789m 9,150ft | varying 2,439m 8,002ft | ||||
| Max Town | 9℃ 47°F | 11℃ 52°F | 14℃ 56°F | 10℃ 50°F | 9℃ 49°F | 4℃ 40°F | 9℃ 47°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 36°F | 4℃ 40°F | 6℃ 42°F | 4℃ 40°F | 2℃ 35°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.
Plagne Bellecôte 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 9℃ 47°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,959m 9,708ft to 2,779m 9,117ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
21
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,789m 9,150ft to 2,679m 8,789ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,439m 8,002ft to resort level.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne Bellecôte, 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 Plagne Bellecôte, 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.
Plagne Bellecôte Snow Forecast updated at 01:34 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Plagne Bellecôte
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plagne Soleil | - | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | - | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Aime La Plagne | - | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Plagne Villages | - | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | - | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Tignes | - | 34cm 14in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | - | 33cm 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne Bellecôte
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne Bellecôte, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne Bellecôte, 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 Bellecôte 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 Bellecôte 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 Bellecôte 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.