Plagne Montalbert Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne Montalbert
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne Montalbert, France for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 05 January 2025 12:42 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm- |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm6in |
| Next 7 Days | 82cm32in |
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Forecast for today in Plagne Montalbert
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 6cmup to 2in New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,339m7,674ft to 1,929m6,329ft, with rain below.
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Updated 05 January 2025 14:42 GMT
Powder Possible :- 25cm10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Plagne Montalbert over the next 3 days.
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Plagne Montalbert Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 125cm49in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm20in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Last Snow | 5 January |
| Pistes Open | 113 Pistes |
Plagne Montalbert 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 3,250m10,663ft | -6℃22°F
 +6cm+2in
| -7℃20°F
 +8cm+3in
| -11℃13°F
 | -5℃24°F
 +13cm+5in
| -8℃18°F
+22cm+8in
| -7℃20°F
+9cm+4in
| -6℃21°F
+25cm+10in
|
| SW F3 | W F2 | ||||||
| 2,300m7,546ft | 4℃40°F
+1cm
| 4℃38°F
+6cm+2in
| -4℃25°F
| 2℃36°F
+17cm+7in
| -1℃30°F
+30cm+12in
| -3℃27°F
+9cm+3in
| -2℃29°F
+24cm+9in
|
| 1,350m4,429ft | 9℃48°F
| 9℃47°F
+1cm
| 1℃34°F
| 6℃42°F
+3cm+1in
| 3℃36°F
 +2cm+1in
| 3℃37°F
| 4℃39°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,339m7,674ft | varying 2,109m6,919ft | 1,350m4,429ft | varying 2,389m7,838ft | varying 1,839m6,033ft | varying 1,979m6,493ft | varying 2,089m6,854ft |
| Max Town | 9℃48°F | 9℃47°F | 1℃34°F | 6℃42°F | 3℃36°F | 3℃37°F | 4℃39°F |
| Min Town | 3℃36°F | 0℃33°F | -3℃27°F | -1℃31°F | -5℃24°F | -6℃20°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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,929m6,329ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to 1,679m5,509ft |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne Montalbert.
Plagne Montalbert 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 6cmup to 2in New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,339m7,674ft to 1,929m6,329ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
1cm to 8cmup to 3in New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,109m6,919ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
3cm to 13cm1in to 5in New Snow
Snow showers first, snow then clear spells, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,389m7,838ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
2cm to 22cm1in to 8in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,839m6,033ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
up to 9cmup to 4in New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, snow later.
Snow Line from 1,979m6,493ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
up to 25cmup to 10in New Snow
Rain showers, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,089m6,854ft to 1,679m5,509ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne Montalbert, 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 Montalbert, 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 Montalbert Snow Forecast updated at 12:42 GMT, next update expected 18:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Plagne Montalbert
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | 8cm3in | 81cm32in | |||||||
| Plagne Centre | 9cm4in | 77cm30in | |||||||
| Plagne Villages | 9cm4in | 77cm30in | |||||||
| Plagne 1800 | 11cm4in | 74cm29in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 7cm3in | 72cm28in | |||||||
| Aime La Plagne | 9cm4in | 71cm28in | |||||||
| Méribel | 9cm4in | 71cm28in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 9cm4in | 70cm27in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne Montalbert
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne Montalbert, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne Montalbert, 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 Montalbert is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Montalbert 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 Montalbert 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.