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La Plagne Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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La Plagne Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for La Plagne

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This is the Snow Forecast for La Plagne, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 15:36 PDT.

La Plagne Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours7in
Next 7 Days11in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Plagne.

Forecast for today in La Plagne

Max 48°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1in New Snow

MixedMixedMixedFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 8,330ft to 7,772ft, with rain below.

La Plagne has 7in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Snow Conditions-
Last Snow24 April

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for La Plagne from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
10,663ft
26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
32°F
Cloud
25°F
Snow
+6in
27°F
Snow
+1in
27°F
Snow
+1in
31°F
Cloud
34°F
Mixed
7,382ft
35°F
Mixed
44°F
Cloud
36°F
Snow
39°F
Cloud
+1in
37°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
44°F
Fair
50°F
Clear
E F2
4,101ft
48°F
Mixed
54°F
Mixed
47°F
Rain
52°F
Cloud
51°F
Lt Rain
58°F
Mixed
60°F
Fair
Snow Line

varying 8,330ft
to 7,772ft

varying 7,772ft
to 7,247ft

varying 7,182ft
to 6,296ft

varying 6,886ft
to 5,574ft

Max Town48°F54°F47°F52°F51°F58°F60°F
Min Town44°F43°F42°F40°F41°F42°F44°F

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.

La Plagne 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 48°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1in New Snow

MixedMixedMixedFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Snow Line from 8,330ft to 7,772ft, with rain below.

Max 54°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedCloudCloud

Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 47°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 6in New Snow

RainRainCloudMixed

Rain, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 7,772ft to 7,247ft, with rain below.

Max 52°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

FogCloudShwrsLt Rain

Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,182ft to 6,296ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 1in New Snow

FogShwrsLt RainMixed

Fog first, rain showers then light rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 6,886ft to 5,574ft, with rain below.

Max 58°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudClear

Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 60°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

This Snow Forecast for La Plagne, 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 La Plagne, on any given trail 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.

La Plagne Snow Forecast updated at 15:36 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near La Plagne

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near La Plagne
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Montchavin-Les Coches13in 16in
Belle Plagne8in 12in
Plagne Villages6in 13in
Plagne Soleil9in 12in
Aime La Plagne7in 10in
Plagne 18009in 11in
Plagne Bellecôte6in 11in
Champagny en Vanoise8in 11in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Plagne

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