Belle Plagne Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Belle Plagne
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This is the Snow Forecast for Belle Plagne, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 01:38 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6in |
| Next 7 Days | 14in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Belle Plagne.
Forecast for today in Belle Plagne
Max 37°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
2in to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow then clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 7,969ft to resort level.
Belle Plagne has 6in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Belle Plagne Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 10,663ft | 24°F
 +3in
| 27°F
 | 22°F
 +4in
| 29°F
+3in
| 26°F
+2in
| 33°F
| 33°F
+1in
|
| 8,694ft | 31°F
+2in
| 34°F
| 29°F
+3in
| 34°F
+2in
| 32°F
 +1in
| 40°F
| 40°F
|
| 6,726ft | 37°F
+2in
| 39°F
 | 36°F
+2in
| 43°F
| 40°F
| 46°F
| 50°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,969ft | 6,854ft | 6,726ft | varying 7,313ft | varying 7,083ft | varying 8,035ft | varying 8,461ft |
| Max Town | 37°F | 39°F | 36°F | 43°F | 40°F | 46°F | 50°F |
| Min Town | 33°F | 33°F | 30°F | 32°F | 33°F | 33°F | 35°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.
Belle Plagne 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 37°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
2in to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow then clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 7,969ft to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Fog, rain showers, snow showers at altitude later.
Max 36°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
2in to 4in New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow then snow showers, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 43°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 3in New Snow
Fog, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,313ft to resort level.
Max 40°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 2in New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,083ft to resort level.
Max 46°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, fair later.
Max 50°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°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
Sun
11
up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky, fair, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 8,461ft to 8,035ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Belle Plagne, 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 Belle Plagne, 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.
Belle Plagne Snow Forecast updated at 01:38 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Belle Plagne
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | 8in | 15in | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | 8in | 15in | |||||||
| Champagny en Vanoise | 7in | 14in | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | 11in | 14in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 8in | 14in | |||||||
| Plagne 1800 | 9in | 13in | |||||||
| Plagne Centre | 6in | 13in | |||||||
| Plagne Villages | 6in | 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Belle Plagne
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Belle Plagne, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Belle Plagne, 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 Belle Plagne 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 Belle Plagne 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 Belle Plagne 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.