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La Plagne ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 La Plagne

Europe

La Plagne

Closed for the season

Season ended April 25, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

1.6cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

13

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

2

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1250m

Overview

La Plagne is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 25, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

La Plagne is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, offering access to 225 kilometers of slopes within the Paradiski area. The resort features a variety of villages at different altitudes, catering to families, beginners, and advanced skiers alike. Signature experiences include glacier skiing, extensive off-piste terrain, and a unique bobsleigh track, while key amenities range from modern lift systems to diverse accommodation and après-ski options. La Plagne stands out for its vast interconnected ski area, reliable snow conditions, and a welcoming atmosphere suitable for all types of visitors.

Resort Info

Summit3250m
Base1250m
Vertical2000m
Lifts73
Runs133
Skiable Area1777 acres
Average snowfall235 inches / 598 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedApril 25, 2026
Projected openingDecember 14, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Bonnet – A popular après-ski bar in La Plagne, Le Bonnet is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and vibrant crowds, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

3250mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Now28
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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1250m

Temp

21.4°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.6cm

Mid-Mountain

2250m

Temp

--°C

Wind

7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.6cm

Summit

3250m

Temp

8.4°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.5cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

La Plagne El Niño rank & forecast

La Plagne ranks #140 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +6% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#140 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Plagne averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, La Plagne sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 +34%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −17%'15-16 +1%'23-24 +34%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

La Plagne Webcams

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For La Plagne (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / 09.3mm
Sat, Aug 29
7 / -4
Sun, Aug 30
10 / -2
Mon, Aug 31
8 / 00.2cm1.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
10 / -64.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
6 / 01.1cm5.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000.20000.800.3
Precip (mm)0.62.16.600000001.20.601.232.71.21.2
Temp (°C)683-171292282-190151
Wind (km/h)575462362372552252
Gusts (km/h)455135152917122714173420183627202427

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3250m)

ECMWF
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GFS
2.9cm
GEM
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JMA
0.8cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
1.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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8.8°

-0.3°

8 km/h

Sat

29

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7.4°

-3.6°

8 km/h

Sun

30

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9.6°

-1.8°

6 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

8.2°

-0.3°

8 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

9.9°

-6.1°

8 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

6.1°

-0.5°

6 km/h

Thu

3

⛅

8.1°

-4.7°

6 km/h

Fri

4

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12.5°

-1.2°

4 km/h

Sat

5

☀️

14.1°

1.6°

6 km/h

Sun

6

☀️

15.4°

1.6°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (3250m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

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Season Total

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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 483cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 496cm full-season avg

483cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~405.7 cm. That's 16% below the 5-year average (483 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 18% below the 30-year average (496 cm).

La Plagne Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 608cm with an average of 136 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November88.2cm17 days44cm80cm19cm
December102.1cm18 days102cm136cm20.2cm
January97.3cm17 days143cm174cm20.3cm
February74.7cm16 days169cm195cm16.5cm
March81.9cm19 days181cm204cm17.8cm
April62.3cm16 days174cm202cm14cm
May46.3cm14 days123cm170cm11.9cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 14, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at La Plagne, ERA5 season snowfall median was 532 cm (209 in), about 6% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

532 cm

10 El Niño winters · 6% below median

All-season median

566 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10532 cm500 cm – 674 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12606 cm549 cm – 683 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8585 cm545 cm – 641 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about La Plagne

Where is La Plagne?
La Plagne is a ski resort in France.
How high is La Plagne?
La Plagne runs from a base elevation of 1,250 m (4,101 ft) to a summit of 3,250 m (10,663 ft), giving a vertical drop of 2,000 m (6,562 ft).
How big is La Plagne?
La Plagne has 1,777 acres (719 hectares) of skiable terrain, 133 marked runs and 73 lifts.
Which ski pass covers La Plagne?
La Plagne is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at La Plagne?
La Plagne typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does La Plagne get in a typical season?
La Plagne averages 235 inches / 598 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect La Plagne in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #140 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Plagne averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, La Plagne sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 +1%, '23-24 +34%. A pattern, not a promise.