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Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, France for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 01:37 BST.

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount 6cm 3in
Next 48 Hours 18cm 7in
Next 7 Days 20cm 8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise.

Forecast for today in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

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
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedLt RainFog

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

Les Arcs ( 11km 7 miles from Sainte-Foy Tarentaise) is reporting “Wet” with 18cm 7in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Report

Snow report from Les Arcs ( 11km 7 miles from Sainte-Foy Tarentaise)

Les Arcs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 290cm 114in
Lower Snow Depths 20cm 8in
Snow ConditionsWet Snow
Last Snow 5cm 2in of Snow - 24 April

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,620m 8,596ft
2℃ 36°F
Mixed
-1℃ 30°F
Snow
+16cm +6in
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
5℃ 42°F
Mixed
5℃ 41°F
Mixed
2,085m 6,841ft
7℃ 45°F
Mixed
3℃ 38°F
Snow
+6cm +3in
6℃ 44°F
Cloud
6℃ 42°F
Light Snow
9℃ 49°F
Mixed
11℃ 52°F
Clear
12℃ 54°F
Clear
1,550m 5,085ft
12℃ 53°F
Mixed
7℃ 45°F
Snow
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
7℃ 45°F
Cloud
11℃ 51°F
Fair
13℃ 56°F
Fair
14℃ 58°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 2,199m 7,215ft
to 1,759m 5,771ft

varying 2,089m 6,854ft
to 1,919m 6,296ft

varying 2,089m 6,854ft
to 1,879m 6,165ft

Max Town 12℃ 53°F 7℃ 45°F 8℃ 46°F 7℃ 45°F 11℃ 51°F 13℃ 56°F 14℃ 58°F
Min Town 3℃ 37°F 1℃ 35°F 1℃ 33°F 1℃ 34°F 2℃ 35°F 5℃ 41°F 6℃ 43°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.

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedLt RainFog

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

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°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

Wed
07

up to 16cm up to 6in New Snow

ShwrsLight SnowCloudLt Rain

Rain showers first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,199m 7,215ft to 1,759m 5,771ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,089m 6,854ft to 1,919m 6,296ft , 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) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudShwrsCloudFair

Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,089m 6,854ft to 1,879m 6,165ft , with rain below.

Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedClearClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 5℃ 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearLt RainCloud

Clear sky, light rain showers, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, 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.

Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Snow Forecast updated at 01:37 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sainte-Foy Tarentaise
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Chamonix 18cm 7in 27cm 10in
Les Arcs 20cm 8in 26cm 10in
La Plagne 16cm 6in 22cm 9in
Tignes 14cm 5in 20cm 8in
Val d'Isère 15cm 6in 20cm 8in
Courchevel 9cm 4in 11cm 4in
Méribel 7cm 3in 9cm 4in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sainte-Foy Tarentaise, 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise 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.