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Tignes Le Lac Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 18th May 2026

Tignes Le Lac 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 May 2026 08:43 BST

Avalanche Risk

2Avalanche Risk Level 2

Moderate

The overall Avalanche Risk Level in La Plagne was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.

2-Day Forecast for Tignes Le Lac

48-hours from 18 May.

See below for forecast detail

Tignes Le Lac Snow Forecast updated at 08:43 BST, next update expected 14:00 BST.

Forecast for today in Tignes Le Lac

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -5℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 24°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
18

1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,500m 8,202ft to resort level ( 2,100m 6,890ft ).

Forecast times for Tignes Le Lac are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Tignes Le Lac

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -6℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 22°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
19

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainCloudCloud

Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Tignes Le Lac are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Tignes Le Lac from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Mon02:00Cloud

Cloudy. -2℃ 29°F SW
Light
0%
Mon03:00Cloud

Cloudy. -2℃ 28°F SW
Light
0%
Mon04:00Cloud

Cloudy. -3℃ 26°F SW
Light
0%
Mon05:00Cloud

Cloudy. -5℃ 24°F SW
Light
0%
Mon06:00Cloud

Cloudy. -5℃ 24°F SW
Light
0%
Mon07:00Cloud

Cloudy. -4℃ 25°F SW
Light
0%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 29°F SW
Light
0%
Mon09:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃ 36°F SW
Light
0%
Mon10:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃ 38°F SW
Light
0%
Mon11:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃ 39°F SW
Light
10%
Mon12:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃ 36°F SW
Calm
35%
Mon13:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,146m 7,041ft , with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃ 35°F SW
Light
70%
Mon14:00Mixed

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,377m 7,799ft , with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
3℃ 38°F SW
Light
95%
Mon15:00Mixed

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
3℃ 38°F SW
Light
100%
Mon16:00Mixed

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
3℃ 36°F SW
Light
100%
Mon17:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃ 38°F SW
Light
100%
Mon18:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃ 36°F SW
Light
100%
Mon19:00Snow

Heavy snow showers. 1℃ 35°F SW
Light
100%
Mon20:00Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
1℃ 33°F SW
Light
95%
Mon21:00Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
0℃ 32°F SW
Light
70%
Mon22:00Light Snow

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt rain below.
0℃ 32°F SW
Light
35%
Mon23:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 31°F SW
Light
10%
Tue00:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
-1℃ 30°F SE
Light
0%
Tue01:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
-2℃ 28°F SE
Light
0%
Tue02:00Mixed

Clear spells. -3℃ 27°F SE
Light
0%
Tue03:00Mixed

Clear spells. -4℃ 26°F SE
Light
0%
Tue04:00Mixed

Clear spells. -4℃ 24°F SE
Light
0%
Tue05:00Cloud

Cloudy. -6℃ 22°F SE
Light
0%
Tue06:00Cloud

Cloudy. -6℃ 22°F SE
Light
0%
Tue07:00Cloud

Cloudy. -4℃ 25°F SE
Light
0%
Tue08:00Cloud

Cloudy. -2℃ 29°F SE
Light
0%
Tue09:00Mixed

Clear spells. 1℃ 35°F SE
Light
0%
Tue10:00Mixed

Clear spells. 4℃ 38°F SE
Calm
0%
Tue11:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 40°F SE
Calm
5%
Tue12:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃ 40°F SE
Calm
25%
Tue13:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
5℃ 41°F SE
Calm
50%
Tue14:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
7℃ 44°F SE
Calm
65%
Tue15:00Cloud

Cloudy. 7℃ 44°F SE
Calm
55%
Tue16:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 43°F SE
Calm
30%
Tue17:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 42°F SE
Calm
15%
Tue18:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 42°F SE
Light
10%
Tue19:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 42°F SE
Light
5%
Tue20:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 41°F SE
Light
5%
Tue21:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
4℃ 39°F SE
Light
5%
Tue22:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃ 37°F SE
Light
0%
Tue23:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F SE
Light
0%
Wed00:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F S
Light
5%
Wed01:00Cloud

Cloudy. 2℃ 36°F S
Light
10%

Snow Forecast near Tignes Le Lac

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tignes Le Lac
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Tignes 6cm 2in 7cm 3in
Tignes Les Boisses 3cm 1in 3cm 1in
Val d'Isère 6cm 2in 7cm 3in
La Plagne 5cm 2in 6cm 2in
Les Arcs 6cm 2in 6cm 3in
Courchevel 4cm 1in 4cm 1in
Tignes Val Claret 4cm 2in 4cm 2in
Tignes Les Brévières 3cm 1in 3cm 1in
Les Menuires 1cm - 2cm 1in
Méribel 2cm 1in 2cm 1in

Tignes Le Lac Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes Le Lac.

This Snow Forecast for Tignes Le Lac, 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 Tignes Le Lac, 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.

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.