Val Thorens Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Val Thorens
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This is the Snow Forecast for Val Thorens, France for 16 days from 17 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 02:34 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 16cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 32cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Thorens.
Forecast for today in Val Thorens
Max -1℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 16cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to 2,099m, with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 18 April 2025 04:39 AEST
Powder Possible :- 16cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Val Thorens over the next 2 days.
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Val Thorens is reporting "Fresh Snow".
Val Thorens Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 170cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 120cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 94cm of Snow - 17 April | |
Val Thorens 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | SE F4 | SW F2 | ||||
| 3,200m | -7℃
 +16cm
| -3℃
 | -1℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
 +1cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+5cm
|
| SE F3 | SE F4 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,525m | -4℃
 +16cm
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 3℃
+2cm
|
| SE F3 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,850m | -1℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,099m | varying 2,429m | varying 2,329m | varying 1,949m | varying 2,129m | varying 2,289m | |
| Max Town | -1℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | -5℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | 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.
Val Thorens 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 -1℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 16cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to 2,099m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,349m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, rain showers then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,329m to 2,129m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,129m to 2,069m, with rain below.
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
Wed
23
up to 5cm New Snow
Clear spells first, fair then light snow showers at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,289m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Val Thorens, 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 Val Thorens, 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.
Val Thorens Snow Forecast updated at 02:34 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Val Thorens
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tignes | 26cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 31cm | 40cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 26cm | 37cm | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 24cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 17cm | 33cm | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 17cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 18cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 17cm | 29cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Thorens
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Val Thorens, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Val Thorens, 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 Val Thorens 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 Val Thorens 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 Val Thorens 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.