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Val Thorens Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Val Thorens 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 00:42 PDT

Avalanche Risk

2Avalanche Risk Level 2

Moderate

The overall Avalanche Risk Level in Val Thorens was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.

2-Day Forecast for Val Thorens

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Val Thorens Snow Forecast updated at 00:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Val Thorens

Max 52°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in Val Thorens

Max 42°F
Min 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 2in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Light snow at altitude early, then light snow later.

Snow Line from 8,241ft to resort level (6,070ft).

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

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Thorens from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun02:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
36°FSE
Calm
0%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy.36°FSE
Calm
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
36°FSE
Calm
5%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.35°FSE
Calm
5%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy.35°FSE
Light
5%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.34°FSE
Light
5%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.37°FSE
Light
5%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.39°FSE
Light
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
43°FSE
Light
0%
Sun11:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
46°FSE
Light
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.50°FSE
Light
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.52°FSE
Light
5%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.51°FSE
Light
5%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.49°FSE
Light
10%
Sun16:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
48°FSE
Light
10%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.46°FSE
Light
15%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSE
Light
15%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.44°FSE
Light
15%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.42°FSE
Light
25%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.41°FSE
Light
40%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.40°FSE
Light
60%
Sun23:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
39°FSE
Light
75%
Mon00:00Lt Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
38°FS
Light
85%
Mon01:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
37°FS
Light
95%
Mon02:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
37°FS
Light
100%
Mon03:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
36°FS
Calm
100%
Mon04:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
36°FS
Light
95%
Mon05:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
36°FS
Calm
90%
Mon06:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
35°FS
Calm
90%
Mon07:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
35°FS
Calm
90%
Mon08:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
36°FS
Light
90%
Mon09:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
38°FS
Calm
80%
Mon10:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
40°FS
Calm
70%
Mon11:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
41°FS
Calm
65%
Mon12:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
42°FS
Light
75%
Mon13:00Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Drizzle below.
42°FS
Calm
85%
Mon14:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
40°FS
Calm
95%
Mon15:00Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Drizzle below.
40°FS
Light
100%
Mon16:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
38°FS
Light
100%
Mon17:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
36°FS
Light
100%
Mon18:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.34°FS
Light
100%
Mon19:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.33°FS
Light
100%
Mon20:00Light Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
32°FS
Light
100%
Mon21:00Mixed

Clear spells.31°FS
Light
95%
Mon22:00Cloud

Cloudy.31°FS
Light
90%
Mon23:00Mixed

Clear spells.30°FS
Light
80%
Tue00:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
30°FSW
Light
70%
Tue01:00Light Snow

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt rain below.
30°FSW
Light
60%

Snow Forecast near Val Thorens

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Val Thorens Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Val Thorens, 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 Thorens, 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.

Snow Reliability

Val Thorens is known for its snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 2 meters and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

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