Val d'Isère Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Val d'Isère
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This is the Snow Forecast for Val d'Isère, France for 16 days from 13 April.
Updated 14 April 2025 06:33 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 67cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 153cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val d'Isère.
Forecast for today in Val d'Isère
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Powder Alert!
Updated 14 April 2025 06:38 NZST
Powder Possible :- 67cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Val d'Isère over the next 3 days.
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Val d'Isère is reporting "Spring Snow".
Val d'Isère Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 112cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 43cm |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 10 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Val d'Isère was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Val d'Isère 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 13 | Mon 14 | Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 3,450m | -2℃
| -5℃
| -2℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
 +58cm
| -5℃
 +65cm
| -5℃
+3cm
| -6℃
+8cm
|
| SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F3 | ||||
| 2,500m | 4℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
 +67cm
| 1℃
+70cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+3cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,550m | 11℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 7℃
 | 6℃
 | 6℃
| 5℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,449m | varying 2,489m | varying 2,429m | varying 2,469m | varying 2,239m | varying 2,189m | |
| Max Town | 11℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ |
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 d'Isère 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 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,489m to 2,299m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 58cm New Snow
Rain first, heavy rain then light rain, heavy rain later.
Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,189m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 65cm New Snow
Heavy rain first, rain then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,469m to 2,109m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 3cm New Snow
Fog, light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,239m to 2,009m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 8cm New Snow
Fog first, rain then rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,189m to 2,009m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Val d'Isère, 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 d'Isère, 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 d'Isère Snow Forecast updated at 06:33 NZST, next update expected 09:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Val d'Isère
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes | 2cm | 144cm | |||||||
| Espace Killy | 2cm | 135cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 2cm | 121cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 6cm | 100cm | |||||||
| La Rosière | 2cm | 85cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 3cm | 78cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 2cm | 77cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 4cm | 71cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val d'Isère
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Val d'Isère, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Val d'Isère, 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 d'Isère 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 d'Isère 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 d'Isère 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.