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Tignes Snow Forecast - 20th January 2025

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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 20 January.

Updated 20 January 2025 10:31 PST.

Tignes Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 January
Next Snow Amount6in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days6in
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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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Tignes has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Tignes Snow Report

Tignes Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths71in
Lower Snow Depths53in
Snow Conditions-
Pistes Open79 Trails (97%)

Tignes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tignes from OpenMeteo
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
WindSE F2SE F3
11,319ft
14°F
Cloud
13°F
Clear
18°F
Cloud
17°F
Snow
+6in
20°F
Mixed
20°F
Cloud
17°F
Cloud
SW F2SE F2SE F3SE F3
8,202ft
23°F
Cloud
25°F
Clear
29°F
Mixed
27°F
Snow
+6in
31°F
Mixed
31°F
Cloud
31°F
Cloud
SE F2E F3
5,085ft
36°F
Cloud
36°F
Clear
40°F
Cloud
38°F
Snow
45°F
Cloud
45°F
Cloud
40°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 6,722ft
to 5,085ft

Max Town36°F36°F40°F38°F45°F45°F40°F
Min Town31°F27°F30°F33°F36°F36°F34°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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
20

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
21

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 6in New Snow

SnowSnowFogClear

Snow showers at altitude first, snow then fog, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 6,722ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedClearClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

FairCloudMixedFair

Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

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 10:31 PST, next update expected 13:00 PST.

Snow Forecast near Tignes

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tignes
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
La Plagne-5in
Les Menuires-4in
Tignes Le Lac-5in
Tignes Les Boisses-5in
Tignes Les Brévières-5in
Val Thorens-4in
La Rosière-6in
Les Arcs-5in

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.