Tignes Le Lac Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes Le Lac
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes Le Lac, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 04 May 2025 19:39 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8in |
| Next 7 Days | 11in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes Le Lac.
Forecast for today in Tignes Le Lac
Max 38°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow then snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 8,363ft to resort level.
Tignes Le Lac has 8in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Le Lac Snow Report
Snow report from La Plagne (3 miles from Tignes Le Lac)
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
Tignes Le Lac 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 11,319ft | 23°F
+2in
| 32°F
 | 21°F
+5in
| 23°F
 +1in
| 28°F
+1in
| 31°F
 +1in
| 32°F
|
| 9,104ft | 32°F
+2in
| 35°F
| 29°F
+5in
| 31°F
| 36°F
+1in
| 38°F
| 40°F
|
| 6,890ft | 38°F
+1in
| 46°F
| 36°F
+1in
| 41°F
| 45°F
| 50°F
| 51°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 8,363ft | varying 7,477ft | varying 6,919ft | 6,890ft | varying 7,772ft | varying 8,593ft | varying 8,691ft |
| Max Town | 38°F | 46°F | 36°F | 41°F | 45°F | 50°F | 51°F |
| Min Town | 33°F | 31°F | 33°F | 32°F | 32°F | 33°F | 34°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.
Tignes Le Lac 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 38°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow then snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 8,363ft to resort level.
Max 46°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°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
Tue
06
New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 7,477ft to 6,952ft, with rain below.
Max 36°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
1in to 5in New Snow
Light snow early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 6,919ft to resort level.
Max 41°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 1in New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 45°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow first, clear spells then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,772ft to resort level.
Max 50°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°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
Sat
10
up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 8,593ft to 8,232ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
11
New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 8,691ft to 8,330ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Tignes Le Lac, 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 Tignes Le Lac, 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.
Tignes Le Lac Snow Forecast updated at 19:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tignes Le Lac
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens | 16in | 20in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 14in | 19in | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | 2in | 10in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 3in | 11in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 8in | 13in | |||||||
| Méribel | 10in | 13in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 4in | 7in | |||||||
| Tignes | 4in | 12in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes Le Lac
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes Le Lac, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes Le Lac, 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 Tignes Le Lac 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 Tignes Le Lac 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 Tignes Le Lac 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.