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Le Pleynet Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Le Pleynet Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet

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This is the Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet, France for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 23:33 NZDT.

Le Pleynet Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours21cm
Next 7 Days24cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Le Pleynet

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsCloudLight SnowFog

Light snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,459m to resort level.

Powder Alert!

Updated 14 March 2025 03:39 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Le Pleynet over the next 2 days.

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Alpe d'Huez (21km from Le Pleynet) is reporting "Hard(High)".

Le Pleynet Snow Report

Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (21km from Le Pleynet)

Alpe d'Huez Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths200cm
Lower Snow Depths75cm
Snow ConditionsHard High

Le Pleynet 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSE F3SE F2
2,400m
-5℃
Snow
+3cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+12cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
SE F2
1,875m
-1℃
Cloud
+3cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+10cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
2℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
1,350m
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
0℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+12cm
-1℃
Snow
+5cm
3℃
Fair
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,459m
to 1,350m

1,350m

1,350m

1,350m

Max Town3℃0℃-1℃-1℃3℃9℃9℃
Min Town-2℃-2℃-3℃-4℃-6℃-1℃2℃

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.

Le Pleynet 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 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsCloudLight SnowFog

Light snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,459m to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -2℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

4cm to 6cm New Snow

FogFogLight SnowLight Snow

Fog early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

12cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowSnowSnow

Light snow early, then heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -4℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

4cm to 5cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsMixed

Light snow, light snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

MixedClearCloudClear

Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 9℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Le Pleynet, 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 Le Pleynet, 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.

Le Pleynet Snow Forecast updated at 23:33 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Le Pleynet

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Le Pleynet
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Val Thorens13cm 23cm
Le Corbier18cm 22cm
Les Menuires10cm 21cm
Chamrousse14cm 18cm
Saint Martin de Belleville11cm 18cm
Alpe d'Huez12cm 17cm
Les Deux Alpes12cm 16cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Pleynet

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