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Ski resort in Savoie, France

La Plagne

A large ski area of high-altitude resorts and lower villages in the Tarentaise, linked to Les Arcs as part of Paradiski.

Forecast updated , when it was 23:00 in La Plagne (GMT+2).

La Plagne snow forecast at 3,250 m (top lift)

Next 24 hours on the upper mountain

No snow in the next 24 hours.

No snow expected in the next 7 days.

High confidence, all three forecast models agree

No snow is forecast for La Plagne at the top lift (3,250 m / 10,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) and the freezing level near 3,850 m (12,600 ft) over the next day.

Temperature now
−2 °C (28 °F)
Freezing level
3,850 m (12,600 ft)
Wind
2 km/h (1 mph), gusts 7 km/h (4 mph)

La Plagne hour by hour, on the upper mountain

Hourly snowfall

No rain or snow on the upper mountain in La Plagne in the next 24 hours.

La Plagne 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TonightDry−2 °C (28 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft)No snow
FriDry−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft)No snow
SatDry−4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,850 m (12,600 ft)No snow
SunDry−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft)No snow
MonDry−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) · freezing level 4,550 m (14,900 ft)No snow
TueDry−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) · freezing level 4,600 m (15,100 ft)No snow
WedDry0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) · freezing level 4,450 m (14,600 ft)No snow

La Plagne 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain

Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Thu 24 SepDry−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F)No snow
Fri 25 SepDry−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F)No snow
Sat 26 SepDry−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepDry−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F)No snow
Mon 28 SepDry−3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepDry−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F)No snow
Wed 30 SepDry−3 to 9 °C (27 to 48 °F)No snow

How much snow is there in La Plagne on the upper mountain?

No snow on the ground

This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.

Where is La Plagne?

Department
Savoie
Country
France
Mountains
Alps, Graian Alps
Village
1,250 m
Top lift
3,250 m
Vertical
2,000 m
Pistes
225 km
Lifts
77
Glacier skiing
Yes
Season
Mid-December to Late April

About La Plagne

La Plagne opened in December 1961. It is made up of 11 sites, some purpose-built at altitude and others in older villages such as Montchavin-Les Coches and Champagny-en-Vanoise. The ski area runs from 1,250 m up to glacier terrain at 3,250 m, with 70% of it above 2,000 m.

The bobsleigh and luge track for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics was built at La Plagne. The Vanoise Express cable car links the resort with Les Arcs to form Paradiski.

When does it snow in La Plagne?

In La Plagne, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in La Plagne at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
14 days11 days13 days11 days9 days<1 days<1 days<1 days3 days5 days12 days13 days

Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.

Snow forecasts near La Plagne

CourchevelSki resort, about 10 km awayOut of seasonLes ArcsSki resort, about 10 km awayOut of seasonMéribelSki resort, about 10 km awayOut of seasonTignesSki resort, about 20 km awayNo snow this week

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Sources: La Plagne ski pass website, La Plagne official website, Wikipedia, La Plagne opening information