Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes, France for 16 days from 25 May.
Updated 26 May 2025 00:35 NZST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes.
Forecast for today in Tignes
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 3cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,649m to 2,559m, with rain below.
Tignes has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Snow Report
Snow report from La Plagne (5km from Tignes)
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| Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 3,450m | 2℃
 +3cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 7℃
 | 6℃
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| NW F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 2,500m | 6℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 14℃
| 12℃
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| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,550m | 15℃
| 13℃
| 15℃
| 16℃
| 17℃
| 20℃
| 19℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,649m | 2,479m | |||||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 13℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | 17℃ | 20℃ | 19℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ |
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.
Tignes 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 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 3cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,649m to 2,559m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to 2,479m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 17℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fair later.
Max 20℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 19℃
Min 11℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Tignes, 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 Tignes, 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.
Tignes Snow Forecast updated at 00:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tignes
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes Le Lac | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Espace Killy | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 2cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes, 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 Tignes 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 Tignes 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 Tignes 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.