Tignes Val Claret Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tignes Val Claret
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tignes Val Claret, France for 15 days from 18 May.
Updated 18 May 2025 06:33 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 21 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tignes Val Claret.
Forecast for today in Tignes Val Claret
Max 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Tignes Val Claret has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tignes Val Claret Snow Report
Snow report from La Plagne (5km from Tignes Val Claret)
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|---|
| Last Snow | 24 April |
Tignes Val Claret 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | SW F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |
| 3,450m | -2℃
| 0℃
 | 1℃
 +5cm
| -3℃
 +5cm
| -5℃
+13cm
| -3℃
 | -3℃
|
| W F3 | SW F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||
| 2,775m | 2℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 1℃
+4cm
| -1℃
+13cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,100m | 10℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
| 4℃
+3cm
| 3℃
+11cm
| 8℃
| 7℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,979m | varying 2,879m | varying 2,529m | varying 2,169m | varying 2,359m | ||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 11℃ | 9℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ |
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 Val Claret 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 10℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, 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
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,879m to 2,539m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
21
3cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
11cm to 13cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, cloudy then light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,169m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Tignes Val Claret, 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 Val Claret, 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 Val Claret Snow Forecast updated at 06:33 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tignes Val Claret
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes | 9cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Boisses | 9cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Tignes Les Brévières | 9cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 1cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Tignes Le Lac | 6cm | 27cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 6cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 3cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 5cm | 10cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tignes Val Claret
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tignes Val Claret, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tignes Val Claret, 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 Val Claret 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 Val Claret 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 Val Claret 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.