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Valloire Snow Forecast - 18th May 2026

Valloire Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 19 May 2026 00:43 NZST

Snow Forecast for Valloire

Snow and Weather from 18 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Valloire Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Valloire?

Valloire Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,015m)
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Forecast for today in Valloire

Max 9℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
18

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt DrizzleMixedShwrs

Cloudy first, light drizzle then clear spells, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,261m to 1,892m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Valloire are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Valloire from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Mon
18		Tue
19		Wed
20		Thu
21		Fri
22		Sat
23		Sun
24
Wind
2,600m
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
12℃
Fair
13℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
12℃
Shwrs
2,015m
5℃
Light Snow
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
17℃
Fair
17℃
Clear
17℃
Lt Drizzle
17℃
Mixed
1,430m
9℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
20℃
Fair
21℃
Clear
21℃
Clear
19℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,261m
to 1,892m

2,322m

Max Town9℃13℃15℃20℃21℃21℃19℃
Min Town0℃-1℃6℃1℃2℃8℃8℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Valloire

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Valloire
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Courchevel6cm 6cm
Les Deux Alpes5cm 6cm
Alpe d'Huez5cm 5cm
Les Menuires2cm 3cm
Méribel3cm 3cm
Val Thorens2cm 3cm
Serre Chevalier1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Valloire typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 60 to 120 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Valloire

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