Plagne Villages Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne Villages
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne Villages, France for 16 days from 25 April.
Updated 26 April 2025 10:34 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne Villages.
Forecast for today in Plagne Villages
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
Plagne Villages has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Plagne Villages Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m | -3℃
| 0℃
 +3cm
| -1℃
| 2℃
 | 3℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
|
| 2,650m | 1℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
|
| 2,050m | 6℃
| 9℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,419m | 2,349m | varying 2,689m | varying 2,719m | varying 2,779m | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ |
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 Villages 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 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
up to 3cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,419m to 2,319m, 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
Sun
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, thunderstorms, rain showers later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne Villages, 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 Villages, 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 Villages Snow Forecast updated at 10:34 NZST, next update expected 16:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Plagne Villages
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plagne | 6cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 7cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 6cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Plagne Bellecôte | 5cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Aime La Plagne | 4cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Plagne 1800 | 4cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Plagne Centre | 4cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | 5cm | 6cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne Villages
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne Villages, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne Villages, 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 Villages 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 Villages 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 Villages 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.