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Ski resort in Savoie, France
Val d'Isère
A high, snow-sure village at the head of the Tarentaise valley, sharing a huge ski area with Tignes.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Val d'Isère (GMT+1).
Val d'Isère snow forecast at 3,456 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 55–95 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Val d'Isère at the top lift (3,456 m / 11,300 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 55–95 cm (22–38 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −15 to −7 °C (5 to 19 °F) and the freezing level near 2,300 m (7,500 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- −8 °C (18 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,300 m (7,500 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Val d'Isère hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Val d'Isère in the next 24 hours.
Val d'Isère 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Val d'Isère this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−15 to −8 °C (5 to 18 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyBest day−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | SnowPoor ski day−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−13 to −9 °C (9 to 16 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | 2–15 cm (0–6 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) · gusts 68 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 15–25 cm (6–10 in) |
| Wed | SnowFair ski day−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · gusts 85 km/h (53 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 20–30 cm (9–12 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · gusts 65 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 10–25 cm (5–9 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Val d'Isère 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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–20 cm (0–7 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −10 °C (1 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −7 °C (3 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
How much snow is there in Val d'Isère on the upper mountain?
About 30 cm (12 in)
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.
Val d'Isère snow forecast at 1,850 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 3–45 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Val d'Isère in the village (1,850 m / 6,100 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 3–45 cm (1–18 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) and the freezing level near 2,150 m (7,100 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 3 °C (37 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,150 m (7,100 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 98% cloud
Val d'Isère hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Val d'Isère in the next 24 hours.
Val d'Isère 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Flurries−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · gusts 65 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain and snow−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 74 km/h (46 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 1–30 cm (0–12 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snow−1 to 2 °C (30 to 36 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 1–15 cm (0–5 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Val d'Isère 14-day snow outlook, in the village
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Val d'Isère in the village?
About 30 cm (12 in)
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 Val d'Isère?
- Department
- Savoie
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Graian Alps
- Village
- 1,850 m
- Top lift
- 3,456 m
- Vertical
- 1,606 m
- Season
- Late November to Early May
- Official
- Snow report, Webcams, Piste map, Avalanche bulletin
- Website
- www.valdisere.com
About Val d’Isère
Val d’Isère is a regular stop on the alpine skiing World Cup circuit, and its high village makes it one of the more reliable places in the Alps for early and late-season snow.
The snow
Val d’Isère and Tignes share one of the most snow-sure ski areas in France. The village sits at 1,850 m, the lifts reach 3,456 m, and the Grande Motte glacier on the Tignes side extends the season at both ends. In our record it snows on about 13 days a month at mid-mountain in December, January and March, and snow was on the ground every Christmas Day in the last ten years. The area faces every direction, so there is nearly always a slope in the shade holding cold snow and another in the sun.
Who it suits
Strong skiers and snowboarders: the resort’s reputation rests on steep pistes such as the Face, the Olympic downhill course, and on off-piste that is lift-accessible and famous, and correspondingly serious. Beginners have good nursery slopes but the easy runs back to the village are limited. The village is lively, with a large British and Scandinavian presence.
Getting there
Geneva airport is about three hours by road, Lyon about the same, Chambéry closer but with fewer flights. The train reaches Bourg-Saint-Maurice, 30 km away, with buses up to the resort.
When does it snow in Val d'Isère?
In Val d'Isère, snow falls on about 13 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to June.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 11 days | 13 days | 12 days | 11 days | 2 days | 1 days | <1 days | 4 days | 8 days | 13 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Val d'Isère month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 16% | −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) |
| February | 11 | 9% | −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) |
| March | 13 | 13% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) |
| April | 12 | 10% | −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) |
| May | 11 | 10% | −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) |
| June | 2 | 1% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) |
| July | 1 | 1% | 4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) |
| August | <1 | 1% | 4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) |
| September | 4 | 2% | 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) |
| October | 8 | 7% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) |
| November | 13 | 14% | −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) |
| December | 13 | 17% | −10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) |
Snow in Val d'Isère in June
In June, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 1% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in September
In September, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in October
In October, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in November
In November, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in December
In December, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in January
In January, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in February
In February, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in March
In March, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in April
In April, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F).
Snow in Val d'Isère in May
In May, Val d'Isère gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Val d'Isère?
Of the last ten winters in Val d'Isère, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 36% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2021/22, about 23% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 8 January 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 85% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 136% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 97% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 129% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 92% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 77% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 91% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 128% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 83% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 82% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Val d'Isère
Does Val d'Isère have snow at Christmas?
Val d'Isère had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Val d'Isère have snow at New Year?
Val d'Isère had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Val d'Isère have snow in mid-February?
Val d'Isère had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Val d'Isère have snow at Easter?
Val d'Isère had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Val d'Isère?
It snows on about 101 days a year in Val d'Isère at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Val d'Isère?
December is the snowiest month in Val d'Isère, bringing about 17% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Val d'Isère?
Of the last ten winters in Val d'Isère, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 36% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2021/22, about 23% below average.
How cold does Val d'Isère get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Val d'Isère at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How high is Val d'Isère?
The village or lowest lift at Val d'Isère is at 1,850 m (6,100 ft) and the top lift is at 3,456 m (11,300 ft), a vertical drop of 1,606 m (5,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Val d'Isère?
The lifts at Val d'Isère usually open in late November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Val d'Isère official website, Skiresort.com, Tignes / Val d'Isère, Val d'Isère ski map and season dates