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Les Menuires Snow Forecast - 14th January 2025

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Les Menuires Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Les Menuires

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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Menuires, France for 16 days from 14 January.

Updated 14 January 2025 15:37 NZDT.

Les Menuires Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 January
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-
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Forecast for today in Les Menuires

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Les Menuires has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Les Menuires Snow Report

Les Menuires Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths38cm
Lower Snow Depths22cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow
19cm of Snow - 11 January
Pistes Open80 Pistes
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Menuires was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Menuires from OpenMeteo
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
WindSE F2SE F2SE F2SE F3SE F2
3,200m
-6℃
Clear
-7℃
Clear
-10℃
Fair
-8℃
Clear
-5℃
Clear
-8℃
Cloud
-9℃
Mixed
SE F2SE F2SE F2SE F3SE F2
2,525m
-2℃
Clear
-3℃
Clear
-6℃
Fair
-3℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
-4℃
Cloud
-5℃
Mixed
SE F2SE F3SE F3
1,850m
0℃
Clear
-1℃
Clear
-4℃
Fair
-2℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Clear
Snow Line
Max Town0℃-1℃-4℃-2℃2℃2℃1℃
Min Town-8℃-7℃-7℃-7℃-3℃-1℃-1℃

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.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Les Menuires
TueWedThuFriSatSunMon

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Menuires.

Les Menuires 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudClearClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairClear

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

This Snow Forecast for Les Menuires, 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 Les Menuires, 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.

Les Menuires Snow Forecast updated at 15:37 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Les Menuires

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Menuires
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Val d'Isère1cm 3cm
Val Cenis-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Menuires

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