Tignes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes, France for 16 days from 23 March.
Updated 23 March 2025 09:37 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 8in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes.
Forecast for today in Tignes
Max 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Tignes has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 83in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 49in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 79 Trails (100%) |
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| Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F4 | |||||
| 11,319ft | 21°F
| 20°F
| 23°F
| 21°F
 | 24°F
| 20°F
 +3in
| 12°F
 +5in
|
| NW F2 | NW F4 | ||||||
| 8,202ft | 30°F
| 29°F
| 32°F
| 30°F
| 34°F
| 30°F
+4in
| 23°F
+5in
|
| NW F3 | |||||||
| 5,085ft | 44°F
| 43°F
| 46°F
| 45°F
| 49°F
| 44°F
| 34°F
+3in
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,673ft | varying 5,279ft | |||||
| Max Town | 44°F | 43°F | 46°F | 45°F | 49°F | 44°F | 34°F |
| Min Town | 34°F | 31°F | 31°F | 36°F | 34°F | 35°F | 26°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.
Tignes 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 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 43°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 46°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 45°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 49°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Max 44°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 3in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,673ft to 5,377ft, with rain below.
Max 34°F
Min 26°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 26°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
3in to 5in New Snow
Snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,279ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Tignes, 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 Tignes, 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.
Tignes Snow Forecast updated at 09:37 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tignes
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | - | 15in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 1in | 12in | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 11in | |||||||
| Courchevel | - | 11in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 9in | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | - | 9in | |||||||
| La Plagne | - | 9in | |||||||
| La Rosière | - | 8in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes, 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 Tignes 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 Tignes 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 Tignes 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.