Tignes Le Lac Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 17 May 2026 02:41 BST
Snow Forecast for Tignes Le Lac
Snow and Weather from 17 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
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Tignes Le Lac Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tignes Le Lac?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm 2in |
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Forecast for today in Tignes Le Lac
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -10℃ 14°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ 14°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
17
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Tignes Le Lac are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Sun 17 | Mon 18 | Tue 19 | Wed 20 | Thu 21 | Fri 22 | Sat 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,450m 11,319ft | -6℃ 22°F
 | -7℃ 20°F
 +4cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +2cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
| -1℃ 31°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 35°F
|
| 2,775m 9,104ft | -1℃ 30°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+4cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
+1cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 6℃ 43°F
|
| 2,100m 6,890ft | 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 16℃ 60°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,577m 8,455ft | varying 2,915m 9,564ft | |||||
| Max Town | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 40°F | 7℃ 44°F | 9℃ 49°F | 12℃ 54°F | 15℃ 59°F | 16℃ 60°F |
| Min Town | -10℃ 14°F | -3℃ 27°F | -5℃ 24°F | 1℃ 34°F | -4℃ 25°F | -3℃ 26°F | 3℃ 38°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 Tignes Le Lac
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Arcs | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes | 5cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in |
Snow Reliability
Tignes Le Lac is known for its excellent snow reliability, usually boasting a snow depth of 1 to 3 meters throughout the season. Snowfall is abundant, and the high altitude ensures minimal snowmelt, making it wise to check the latest conditions on J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes Le Lac
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes Le Lac, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes Le Lac, 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 Tignes Le Lac 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 Tignes Le Lac 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 Tignes Le Lac 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.