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Val Thorens Snow Forecast - 14th April 2025

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Val Thorens Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Val Thorens

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This is the Snow Forecast for Val Thorens, France for 16 days from 14 April.

Updated 15 April 2025 04:31 NZST.

Val Thorens Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected16 April
Next Snow Amount24cm
Next 48 Hours31cm
Next 7 Days56cm
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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 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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Updated 15 April 2025 06:39 NZST

Powder Possible :- 25cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Val Thorens over the next 2 days.

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Val Thorens is reporting "Spring Snow".

Val Thorens Snow Report

Val Thorens Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths180cm
Lower Snow Depths130cm
Snow ConditionsSpring Snow
Last Snow
1cm of Snow - 2 April
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Val Thorens was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Val Thorens 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Thorens from OpenMeteo
Mon
14
Tue
15
Wed
16
Thu
17
Fri
18
Sat
19
Sun
20
WindSE F4SE F4S F2SE F2
3,200m
-1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Snow
+30cm
-7℃
Snow
+20cm
-3℃
Mixed
-1℃
Cloud
-4℃
Light Snow
+5cm
SE F2SE F4SW F3SE F3
2,525m
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+24cm
-3℃
Snow
+17cm
1℃
Mixed
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
SE F2SE F3S F2
1,850m
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
6℃
Snow
+7cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+15cm
5℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
Snow Line

2,489m

varying 2,419m
to 2,349m

varying 2,479m
to 1,850m

1,850m

varying 2,339m
to 2,319m

varying 2,299m
to 2,009m

Max Town10℃10℃6℃-1℃5℃10℃5℃
Min Town4℃4℃-1℃-2℃-2℃2℃3℃

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 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
15

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedShwrs

Cloudy, clear spells, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,419m to 2,349m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
16

7cm to 30cm New Snow

MixedRainSnowSnow

Clear spells first, rain then snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,479m to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -2℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
17

15cm to 20cm New Snow

SnowSnowLight SnowFog

Heavy snow showers, light snow, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
18

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowCloud

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

Snow Line from 2,299m to 2,009m, with rain below.

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 04:31 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Val Thorens

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Val Thorens
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Val d'Isère35cm 81cm
Val Cenis39cm 74cm
Tignes35cm 73cm
La Plagne30cm 64cm
Arc 195027cm 56cm
Les Arcs23cm 51cm
Courchevel21cm 49cm
The Three Valleys26cm 49cm

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.