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 25 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 03:39 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
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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 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fog later.
Les Menuires is reporting “Fresh Snow(High), No Snow(Low)” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Menuires Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 178cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High No Snow Low |
| Last Snow | |
| 7cm of Snow - 24 March | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Menuires was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Menuires 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 3,200m | -5℃
| -6℃
 | -3℃
| -5℃
 +4cm
| -10℃
 +8cm
| -7℃
| -5℃
 |
| SW F2 | NW F4 | SE F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 2,525m | -1℃
| -2℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
+5cm
| -5℃
+9cm
| -2℃
| -1℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,850m | 5℃
 | 4℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
 +6cm
| -2℃
+7cm
| 2℃
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,850m | 1,850m | |||||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | -2℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -5℃ | -5℃ | -3℃ |
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 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fog later.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fog later.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
7cm to 8cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Fog first, clear sky then clear spells, clear sky later.
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 piste 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 03:39 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Menuires
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courchevel | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Saint Martin de Belleville | - | 14cm | |||||||
| La Tania | - | 13cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | - | 13cm | |||||||
| Reberty | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | - | 10cm |
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.