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La Plagne Snow History

45.50° N 6.72° E

Weather Forecast for La Plagne at 2250 m altitude

Next snow in La Plagne:
0.8 cm on Sun 11th
Issued:
1 am 01 Oct 2026 (local time)
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Is La Plagne snowsure?

The snowiest week in La Plagne is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 45 cm of snowfall. Check out the La Plagne Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in La Plagne

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December34 cm3.0 days
January33 cm2.9 days
February27 cm3.2 days
March27 cm3.4 days
April19 cm3.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in La Plagne during October (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of October for La Plagne is 5 cm. There are typically 0.9 snowy days during this week. La Plagne prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2250m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3199m) is well above the mid altitude of La Plagne. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in La Plagne at the start of October but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in La Plagne during week one of October with average maximum temperature 6.0°C and minimum temperature 4.2°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in La Plagne and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in La Plagne and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in La Plagne are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in La Plagne and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in La Plagne are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at La Plagne and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in La Plagne are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.

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