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 15 days from 12 May.
Updated 12 May 2025 02:31 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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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 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,189m to resort level.
Tignes Le Lac has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Le Lac Snow Report
Snow report from La Plagne (5km from Tignes Le Lac)
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
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| Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 3,450m | -1℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 0℃
 +2cm
| 0℃
| -1℃
+1cm
| -4℃
| -8℃
+2cm
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 2,775m | 2℃
+1cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
| 0℃
| -3℃
+2cm
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 2,100m | 8℃
| 9℃
 | 10℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
| 1℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,189m | varying 2,439m | varying 2,599m | varying 2,529m | varying 2,169m | 2,100m | |
| Max Town | 8℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ | 6℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | -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.
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 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,189m to resort level.
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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,439m to 2,429m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,599m to 2,559m, with rain below.
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
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 2,259m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 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.
Tignes Le Lac Snow Forecast updated at 02:31 AEST, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 8cm | 12cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 7cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 7cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 4cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 4cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 4cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Tignes Val Claret | 2cm | 5cm |
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.