La Plagne Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Plagne
This is the Snow and Weather for La Plagne from 20 January.
Updated 20 January 2026 10:15 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Plagne.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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La Plagne Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in La Plagne?
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
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Forecast for today in La Plagne
Max 4℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for La Plagne are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
La Plagne is reporting “Fresh Snow” with up to 14cm new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
La Plagne Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 168cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 45cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
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| Last Snow | |
| 13cm of Snow - 11 January | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in La Plagne was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
La Plagne 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m | -9℃
| -7℃
| -8℃
 +1cm
| -11℃
 +3cm
| -13℃
+2cm
| -12℃
+8cm
| -13℃
 |
| 2,250m | -1℃
| 1℃
| -1℃
+1cm
| -3℃
+3cm
| -4℃
+2cm
| -5℃
+4cm
| -6℃
|
| 1,250m | 4℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+2cm
| 1℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,681m | 1,250m | 1,250m | varying 1,281m | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | -6℃ | -10℃ | -8℃ | -3℃ | -10℃ | -5℃ | -8℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near La Plagne
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plagne | 1cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Paradiski | 1cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 13cm | |||||||
| Montchavin-Les Coches | - | 11cm | |||||||
| La Rosière | - | 6cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 1cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Plagne Soleil | 1cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Plagne Villages | 1cm | 10cm |
Snow Reliability
La Plagne typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters at peak season. For the latest updates on snowfall and snow conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Plagne
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Plagne, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La 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 La 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 La 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 La 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.