Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 20 October 2026 08:40 BST
Snow Forecast for Tignes
Snow and Weather from 20 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tignes?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 46cm 18in |
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Forecast for today in Tignes
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,181m 10,436ft to 2,581m 8,468ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Tignes are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 20 October 2026 08:50 BST
Powder Possible :- 12cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Tignes over the next 2 days.
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| Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,450m 11,319ft | -2℃ 28°F
 +2cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
+11cm +4in
| -9℃ 16°F
 +1cm
| -6℃ 21°F
 +4cm +2in
| -12℃ 11°F
+3cm +1in
| -6℃ 22°F
 +25cm +10in
| -13℃ 9°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 2,500m 8,202ft | 3℃ 38°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+8cm +3in
| -3℃ 27°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
+4cm +2in
| -6℃ 22°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+25cm +10in
| -7℃ 19°F
+3cm +1in
|
| 1,550m 5,085ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 8℃ 47°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 45°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+4cm +2in
| 4℃ 39°F
 +2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+4cm +2in
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,181m 10,436ft | varying 2,565m 8,415ft | 1,550m 5,085ft | varying 2,319m 7,608ft | 1,550m 5,085ft | varying 1,904m 6,247ft | 1,550m 5,085ft |
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 8℃ 47°F | 5℃ 41°F | 7℃ 45°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 39°F | 1℃ 33°F |
| Min Town | 8℃ 47°F | 1℃ 33°F | -2℃ 29°F | 0℃ 32°F | -6℃ 22°F | -2℃ 27°F | -3℃ 26°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
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes-Val d'Isère | 10cm 4in | 58cm 23in | |||||||
| La Rosière | 14cm 5in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 22cm 9in | 50cm 19in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 27cm 11in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 14cm 6in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 10cm 4in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Méribel | 11cm 4in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 10cm 4in | 54cm 21in |
How reliable is the snow in Tignes?
Tignes benefits from its high altitude, with the resort base at 2100m and skiing extending up to 3456m on the Grande Motte glacier, allowing summer skiing most years. Snow cover tends to be reliable through the season, with the glacier providing a solid backup when lower slopes see melt. Check J2Ski for up-to-date snow depth reports and current conditions before your trip.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes, 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 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 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 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.