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Val Cenis Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Val Cenis Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Val Cenis

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, France for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 13:37 PDT.

Val Cenis Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount3in
Next 48 Hours8in
Next 7 Days8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Cenis.

Forecast for today in Val Cenis

Max 55°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2in New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,280ft to 7,018ft, with rain below.

Val Cenis has 8in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Val Cenis Snow Report

Snow report from La Plagne (14 miles from Val Cenis)

La Plagne Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-
Last Snow24 April

Val Cenis 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Cenis from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
9,186ft
33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
29°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5in
33°F
Cloud
+1in
35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
38°F
Mixed
41°F
Mixed
38°F
Mixed
6,890ft
44°F
Cloud
38°F
Light Snow
+3in
40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
42°F
Mixed
50°F
Fair
51°F
Fair
45°F
Cloud
4,593ft
55°F
Cloud
49°F
Lt Rain
50°F
Cloud
52°F
Cloud
58°F
Fair
61°F
Fair
51°F
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 7,280ft
to 7,018ft

varying 6,985ft
to 6,198ft

varying 7,280ft
to 6,394ft

varying 7,674ft
to 6,066ft

7,740ft

Max Town55°F49°F50°F52°F58°F61°F51°F
Min Town40°F39°F36°F39°F39°F37°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.

Val Cenis 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 55°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2in New Snow

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,280ft to 7,018ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 5in New Snow

RainLt RainShwrsMixed

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

Snow Line from 6,985ft to 6,198ft, with rain below.

Max 50°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 50°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

CloudCloudShwrsLt Rain

Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,280ft to 6,394ft, with rain below.

Max 52°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

New Snow

MixedCloudCloudLt Rain

Clear spells, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,674ft to 6,066ft, with rain below.

Max 58°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 61°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairLt RainMixed

Fair, light rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 51°F
Min 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FogMixedLt RainCloud

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

This Snow Forecast for Val Cenis, 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 Cenis, 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.

Val Cenis Snow Forecast updated at 13:37 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Val Cenis

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Val Cenis
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
La Plagne7in 10in
Les Arcs8in 10in
Val Thorens7in 8in
Les Menuires5in 6in
Méribel3in 4in
Tignes4in 6in
Courchevel3in 4in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Cenis

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