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Tignes Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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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 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 20:33 NZST.

Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days30cm
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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 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain showers early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,549m to 1,959m, with rain below.

Val d'Isère (near Tignes) is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Tignes Snow Report

Snow report from Val d'Isère (near Tignes)

Val d'Isère Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths188cm
Lower Snow Depths37cm
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow
Last Snow
3cm of Snow - 22 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Tignes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tignes from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
3,450m
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-1℃
Mixed
+1cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+10cm
-2℃
Mixed
+2cm
0℃
Cloud
+3cm
2,500m
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Mixed
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+9cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Snow
+8cm
5℃
Mixed
+1cm
6℃
Mixed
1,550m
7℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Mixed
7℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Mixed
13℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 2,549m
to 1,959m

varying 2,189m
to 2,179m

varying 2,159m
to 1,550m

varying 1,919m
to 1,839m

varying 2,159m
to 1,819m

varying 2,479m
to 2,129m

varying 2,579m
to 2,449m

Max Town7℃12℃7℃11℃9℃11℃13℃
Min Town4℃4℃3℃4℃5℃4℃5℃

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 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain showers early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 2,549m to 1,959m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedMixedFog

Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,189m to 2,179m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 8cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudFog

Light snow at altitude first, light snow then cloudy, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,159m to resort level.

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

FogCloudLt Snow ShwrsLight Snow

Fog first, cloudy then light snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,839m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 10cm New Snow

FogCloudLight SnowShwrs

Fog first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,159m to 1,819m, 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

Sat
10

up to 2cm New Snow

FairMixedShwrsFair

Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,479m to 2,129m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 3cm New Snow

ClearFairLt RainLt Rain

Clear sky, fair, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,579m to 2,449m, with rain below.

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 20:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Tignes

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tignes
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Val Thorens40cm 52cm
Les Arcs19cm 33cm
Les Menuires17cm 33cm
Méribel26cm 32cm
Tignes Les Boisses8cm 31cm
Tignes Les Brévières8cm 31cm
La Plagne8cm 29cm
Tignes Le Lac20cm 29cm

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.