Val Thorens Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Val Thorens
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Val Thorens, France for 16 days from 4 July.
Updated 05 July 2025 04:38 NZST.
| Next Snow? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Val Thorens. | |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Thorens.
Forecast for today in Val Thorens
Max 20℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
La Tania (near Val Thorens) is reporting “Spring Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Val Thorens Snow Report
Snow report from La Tania (near Val Thorens)
| Upper Snow Depths | 160cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
Val Thorens 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||
| 3,200m | 11℃
| 11℃
 | 5℃
 | 4℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
|
| SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | S F2 | ||||
| 2,525m | 16℃
| 16℃
| 10℃
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
|
| 1,850m | 20℃
| 21℃
| 15℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
| 17℃
| 19℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,429m | 2,249m | |||||
| Max Town | 20℃ | 21℃ | 15℃ | 11℃ | 9℃ | 17℃ | 19℃ |
| Min Town | 13℃ | 11℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ |
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 Thorens 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 20℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 21℃
Min 11℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,259m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 17℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 19℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Val Thorens, 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 Thorens, 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 Thorens Snow Forecast updated at 04:38 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Val Thorens
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc 1950 | - | 4cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | - | 4cm | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 1cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 1cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 3cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 2cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | - | 2cm | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | - | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Thorens
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Val Thorens, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Val Thorens, 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 Thorens 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 Thorens 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 Thorens 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.