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Valmeinier Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Valmeinier Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Valmeinier

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Valmeinier, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 05:33 PDT.

Valmeinier Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours6in
Next 7 Days8in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Valmeinier

Max 44°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 8,133ft to 5,869ft, with rain below.

Valmeinier has 6in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Valmeinier from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
8,530ft
32°F
Light Snow
+2in
39°F
Snow
+3in
30°F
Snow
+1in
35°F
Snow
+3in
35°F
Mixed
38°F
Mixed
41°F
Mixed
6,726ft
38°F
Snow
+1in
46°F
Fog
+1in
36°F
Snow
+1in
40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
42°F
Cloud
49°F
Storm
50°F
Fair
4,921ft
44°F
Lt Rain
46°F
Fog
42°F
Fog
47°F
Cloud
49°F
Mixed
55°F
Mixed
58°F
Storm
Snow Line

varying 8,133ft
to 5,869ft

varying 7,116ft
to 6,690ft

varying 6,919ft
to 5,016ft

varying 7,149ft
to 6,558ft

Max Town44°F46°F42°F47°F49°F55°F58°F
Min Town39°F38°F34°F34°F36°F40°F42°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.

Valmeinier 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 44°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainFog

Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 8,133ft to 5,869ft, with rain below.

Max 46°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 3in New Snow

FogFogShwrsLt Rain

Fog, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,116ft to 6,690ft, with rain below.

Max 42°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1in New Snow

FogFogShwrsFog

Fog, rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 6,919ft to 5,016ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 3in New Snow

FairMixedCloudLt Rain

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,149ft to 6,558ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogMixedMixedMixed

Fog early, then clear spells 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

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedLt RainMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then light rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 58°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairStormMixed

Fair, thunderstorms, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Valmeinier, 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 Valmeinier, 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.

Valmeinier Snow Forecast updated at 05:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Valmeinier

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Valmeinier
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes9in 16in
Val Thorens8in 14in
Les Menuires7in 13in
Alpe d'Huez9in 13in
Méribel5in 8in
Courchevel4in 8in
Serre Chevalier4in 5in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Valmeinier

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Valmeinier, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Valmeinier, 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 Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier 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 Valmeinier 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.