Val Thorens 7-Day Snow Forecast

Val Thorens Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 21 October 2026 05:47 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Val Thorens

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Val Thorens Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Val Thorens?

Val Thorens Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (8,284ft)
Next Snow Expected	21 October
Next Snow Amount	2in
Next 48 Hours	5in
Next 7 Days	8in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Val Thorens

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 52°F
Min 21°F

9in New Snow

Snow Line from 8,340ft to resort level (6,070ft).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 October 2026 12:45 PDT

Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Val Thorens over the next 2 days.

Val Thorens Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Thorens from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Wed 21	1in to 3in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 8,340ft to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 43°F Min 30°F
Thu 22	Clear sky at altitude, fair below.	Max 42°F Min 21°F
Fri 23	2in to 3in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain below. Snow Line from 7,635ft to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 42°F Min 25°F
Sat 24	1in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 30°F Min 22°F
Sun 25	up to 2in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 7,585ft to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 40°F Min 24°F
Mon 26	Fog at altitude, clear sky below.	Max 51°F Min 22°F
Tue 27	Clear sky.	Max 52°F Min 34°F

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.

Val Thorens Snow Forecast updated at 05:47 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Val Thorens, France at 6,070ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Val Thorens

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Val Thorens
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Arc 1950	9in	13in
La Plagne	8in	13in
Les Arcs	8in	13in
Tignes	8in	13in
Courchevel	9in	13in
Val d'Isère	8in	12in
The Three Valleys	8in	14in
Méribel	7in	13in

How reliable is the snow in Val Thorens?

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Val Thorens

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Val Thorens, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.