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Val Cenis Snow Forecast - 21st February 2025

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Val Cenis Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Val Cenis

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, France for 16 days from 21 February.

Updated 21 February 2025 15:40 NZDT.

Val Cenis Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 February
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days3cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Cenis.

Forecast for today in Val Cenis

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Val Cenis has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Val Cenis Snow Report

Val Cenis Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths195cm
Lower Snow Depths60cm
Snow Conditions-
Planned Closing
Monday 21st April 2025

Val Cenis 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Cenis from OpenMeteo
Fri
21
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
WindNW F2
2,800m
0℃
Cloud
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Cloud
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-6℃
Mixed
-9℃
Cloud
NE F3NW F2
2,100m
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Mixed
-4℃
Cloud
E F2NW F2
1,400m
9℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Fair
3℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,869m
to 1,699m

Max Town9℃8℃7℃8℃5℃3℃3℃
Min Town3℃3℃1℃0℃2℃-1℃-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.

Val Cenis 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudFair

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
25

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,869m to 1,699m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearFair

Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudFair

Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, 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 Val Cenis, 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.

Val Cenis Snow Forecast updated at 15:40 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Val Cenis

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Val Cenis
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Val Thorens1cm 9cm
Les Menuires-8cm
Courchevel-6cm
Les Arcs-6cm
Tignes-6cm
La Plagne-5cm
Méribel-5cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Cenis

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Val Cenis, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Val Cenis, 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 Val Cenis 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 Val Cenis 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 Val Cenis 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.