Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 01:37 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 87cm 34in |
| Next 7 Days | 93cm 37in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes.
Forecast for today in Tignes
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,469m 8,100ft to 2,199m 7,215ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 03:38 BST
Powder Possible :- 72cm 28in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Tignes over the next 2 days.
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Val d'Isère (near Tignes) is reporting "Spring Snow".
Tignes Snow Report
Snow report from Val d'Isère (near Tignes)
| Upper Snow Depths | 112cm 44in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 43cm 17in |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | 10cm 4in of Snow - 10 April |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Val d'Isère was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Tignes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SW F2 | SE F3 | ||||
| 3,450m 11,319ft | 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
 +29cm +12in
| -6℃ 22°F
 +55cm +22in
| -5℃ 24°F
 | -5℃ 23°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 22°F
+4cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
|
| S F3 | SE F2 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | 5℃ 41°F
+1cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+21cm +8in
| 0℃ 31°F
+50cm +20in
| 1℃ 34°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
|
| SE F2 | SW F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,550m 5,085ft | 13℃ 55°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 11℃ 51°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 | 11℃ 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,469m 8,100ft | varying 2,409m 7,904ft | varying 2,049m 6,722ft | varying 1,609m 5,279ft | varying 2,389m 7,838ft | varying 2,149m 7,051ft | |
| Max Town | 13℃ 55°F | 9℃ 47°F | 6℃ 44°F | 9℃ 48°F | 11℃ 51°F | 7℃ 45°F | 11℃ 53°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 42°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 36°F | 6℃ 43°F | 5℃ 40°F | 3℃ 37°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.
Tignes 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 13℃ 55°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,469m 8,100ft to 2,199m 7,215ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 29cm up to 12in New Snow
Light rain early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to resort level.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 55cm up to 22in New Snow
Heavy snow first, snow then light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,049m 6,722ft to resort level.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fog first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,389m 7,838ft to 2,339m 7,674ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,149m 7,051ft to 2,019m 6,624ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Tignes, 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, 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.
Tignes Snow Forecast updated at 01:37 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tignes
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 91cm 36in | 103cm 40in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 86cm 34in | 101cm 40in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 78cm 31in | 85cm 33in | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | 73cm 29in | 79cm 31in | |||||||
| Tignes Le Lac | 66cm 26in | 73cm 29in | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 65cm 26in | 73cm 29in | |||||||
| Espace Killy | 55cm 22in | 67cm 26in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 57cm 22in | 63cm 25in |
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.