The Three Valleys Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys
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This is the Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 18:35 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 18cm |
| Next 7 Days | 26cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Three Valleys.
Forecast for today in The Three Valleys
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,459m to 1,849m, with rain below.
Les Arcs (21km from The Three Valleys) is reporting “Wet” with 18cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
The Three Valleys Snow Report
Snow report from Les Arcs (21km from The Three Valleys)
| Upper Snow Depths | 290cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm |
| Snow Conditions | Wet Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 5cm of Snow - 24 April | |
The Three Valleys 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,200m | -4℃
 +6cm
| -4℃
 +2cm
| -4℃
+10cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| -2℃
+2cm
| 0℃
 +1cm
| 2℃
+2cm
|
| 2,150m | 2℃
+4cm
| 2℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
 +22cm
| 4℃
+2cm
| 3℃
| 8℃
 | 10℃
|
| 1,100m | 10℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 15℃
| 18℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,459m | varying 2,359m | varying 1,929m | varying 2,189m | varying 2,219m | varying 2,469m | varying 2,529m |
| Max Town | 10℃ | 10℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ | 15℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ |
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.
The Three Valleys 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 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,459m to 1,849m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,359m to 1,949m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 10cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,929m to 1,569m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 2cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,189m to 1,749m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,219m to 1,939m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,469m to 2,449m, with rain below.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
11
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 2,499m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for The Three Valleys, 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 The Three Valleys, 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.
The Three Valleys Snow Forecast updated at 18:35 NZST, next update expected 21:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near The Three Valleys
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | 35cm | 49cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 35cm | 45cm | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | 33cm | 42cm | |||||||
| La Rosière | 32cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 30cm | 35cm | |||||||
| La Tania | 24cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 19cm | 33cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 16cm | 33cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in The Three Valleys
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to The Three Valleys, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in The Three Valleys, 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 The Three Valleys 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 The Three Valleys 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 The Three Valleys 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.