Plagne 1800 Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Plagne 1800
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This is the Snow Forecast for Plagne 1800, France for 16 days from 21 April.
Updated 22 April 2025 02:33 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Plagne 1800.
Forecast for today in Plagne 1800
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Plagne 1800 has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Plagne 1800 Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 18 April |
Plagne 1800 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,250m | -4℃
 | -2℃
| -3℃
 +6cm
| -5℃
+3cm
| -3℃
| 1℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
+4cm
|
| 2,525m | 1℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
+4cm
| -1℃
 +5cm
| 1℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
|
| 1,800m | 7℃
| 9℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
+2cm
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 8℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,069m | 1,800m | 1,800m | varying 2,429m | varying 2,379m | ||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 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.
Plagne 1800 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 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,069m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,339m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
27
up to 4cm New Snow
Fair, thunderstorms, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,379m to 2,329m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Plagne 1800, 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 Plagne 1800, 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.
Plagne 1800 Snow Forecast updated at 02:33 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Plagne 1800
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Plagne 1800
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Plagne 1800, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Plagne 1800, 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 Plagne 1800 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 Plagne 1800 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 Plagne 1800 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.