Plagne Centre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne Centre
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne Centre, France for 15 days from 10 May.
Updated 10 May 2025 04:34 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne Centre.
Forecast for today in Plagne Centre
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Plagne Centre has 11cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Plagne Centre Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m | 1℃
| 1℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
 +8cm
| -1℃
 +4cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
|
| 2,610m | 5℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+4cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
|
| 1,970m | 10℃
| 11℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 8℃
 | 10℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,569m | varying 2,669m | varying 2,369m | varying 2,419m | varying 2,519m | ||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 11℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 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.
Plagne Centre 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 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
11
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,669m to 2,479m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,369m to 2,159m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,419m to 2,179m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then thunderstorms, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,519m to 2,409m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne Centre, 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 Plagne Centre, 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.
Plagne Centre Snow Forecast updated at 04:34 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Plagne Centre
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plagne | 11cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Plagne Bellecôte | 10cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Aime La Plagne | 11cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Plagne 1800 | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | 8cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | 10cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Plagne Villages | 10cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 8cm | 10cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne Centre
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne Centre, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne Centre, 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 Plagne Centre 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 Plagne Centre 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 Plagne Centre 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.