Les Menuires Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Menuires
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Menuires, France for 16 days from 27 May.
Updated 27 May 2025 09:36 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Menuires.
Forecast for today in Les Menuires
Max 52°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
La Tania (near Les Menuires) is reporting “Spring Snow” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Menuires Snow Report
Snow report from La Tania (near Les Menuires)
| Upper Snow Depths | 63in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
Les Menuires 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 10,499ft | 34°F
| 36°F
| 41°F
| 51°F
 | 45°F
 | 44°F
| 34°F
 +1in
|
| SW F2 | NE F2 | ||||||
| 8,284ft | 42°F
| 44°F
| 49°F
| 59°F
| 53°F
| 52°F
| 42°F
 |
| 6,070ft | 52°F
| 55°F
| 56°F
| 66°F
| 61°F
| 60°F
| 50°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 9,511ft | varying 9,970ft | |||||
| Max Town | 52°F | 55°F | 56°F | 66°F | 61°F | 60°F | 50°F |
| Min Town | 39°F | 40°F | 42°F | 47°F | 49°F | 48°F | 46°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.
Les Menuires 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 52°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
Max 55°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 9,511ft to 9,281ft, with rain below.
Max 56°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 66°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 61°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 60°F
Min 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, light rain showers later.
Max 50°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 9,970ft to 9,478ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Les Menuires, 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 Les Menuires, 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.
Les Menuires Snow Forecast updated at 09:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Menuires
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Tignes | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | - | 1in | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 1in | 2in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Menuires
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Menuires, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Menuires, 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 Les Menuires 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 Les Menuires 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 Les Menuires 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.