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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 La Thuile

Europe

La Thuile

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Nov 21

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 21, 4:05 PM•Weather at base: 1450m

Overview

La Thuile is a ski resort in Europe, Italy, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 21). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

La Thuile is a ski resort located in the Aosta Valley of northwestern Italy, offering access to over 150 kilometers of slopes connected with the French resort of La Rosière. The resort features a variety of runs suitable for all levels, modern lift systems, and a welcoming alpine village atmosphere. Signature experiences include cross-border skiing, panoramic views of Mont Blanc, and amenities such as ski schools, equipment rentals, and après-ski options. La Thuile stands out for its extensive ski area, reliable snow conditions, and the unique opportunity to ski between Italy and France.

Resort Info

Summit2681m
Base1450m
Vertical1231m
Lifts38
Runs82
Skiable Area7413 acres
Average snowfall550 inches / 1400 cm
CountryItaly
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Season dates

Projected openingNovember 21, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Lo Riondet – A renowned mountain hut accessible by ski or snowcat, Lo Riondet is celebrated for its warm, rustic ambiance, hearty local cuisine, and lively après-ski gatherings that often feature music and a convivial alpine atmosphere.

Snow Summary

2681mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC

Base

1450m

Temp

13.5°C

Wind

6.5km/h

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2066m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

La Thuile El Niño rank & forecast

La Thuile ranks #14 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +14% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#14 of 152Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +14% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Thuile averaged +14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book La Thuile with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +66%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 −23%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +66%

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

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Local Reports

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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 Thuile (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 21, 4:05 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
7 / 29.3mm
Sat, Aug 22
9 / -1
Sun, Aug 23
14 / -1
Mon, Aug 24
15 / 12.1mm
Tue, Aug 25
14 / 45.1mm
Wed, Aug 26
16 / 30.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)4.82.42.100000000.61.5005.1000.6
Temp (°C)4642924133614561376156
Wind (km/h)364464363314363332
Gusts (km/h)173427263127223325182622454738182424

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2681m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

21

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6.8°

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Sat

22

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9.4°

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7 km/h

Sun

23

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13.7°

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8 km/h

Mon

24

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14.6°

1.4°

5 km/h

Tue

25

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13.8°

4.3°

8 km/h

Wed

26

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16.4°

2.5°

4 km/h

Thu

27

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10.1°

3.9°

4 km/h

Fri

28

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11.3°

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8 km/h

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29

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7.8°

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30

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11.6°

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8 km/h

Summit elevation (2681m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC

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Off-season · 538cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 492cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~527.2 cm. That's near the 5-year average (538 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 7% above the 30-year average (492 cm).

La Thuile Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 609cm with an average of 134 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
November88.5cm17 days43cm81cm20.1cm
December104.5cm18 days105cm145cm22cm
January97.1cm17 days151cm187cm20.6cm
February75.4cm16 days178cm209cm16.7cm
March79.7cm18 days190cm217cm17.9cm
April59.6cm16 days183cm209cm13.9cm
May46.1cm13 days131cm180cm13.1cm

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 Nov 21, 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 Thuile, ERA5 season snowfall median was 516 cm (203 in), about 9% 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

516 cm

10 El Niño winters · 9% below median

All-season median

570 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10516 cm477 cm – 678 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12570 cm532 cm – 709 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8613 cm529 cm – 639 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 Thuile

Where is La Thuile?
La Thuile is a ski resort in Italy.
How high is La Thuile?
La Thuile runs from a base elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) to a summit of 2,681 m (8,796 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,231 m (4,039 ft).
How big is La Thuile?
La Thuile has 7,413 acres (3,000 hectares) of skiable terrain, 82 marked runs and 38 lifts.
Which ski pass covers La Thuile?
La Thuile is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does La Thuile get in a typical season?
La Thuile averages 550 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect La Thuile in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #14 of 152 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +14% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), La Thuile averaged +14% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book La Thuile with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +66%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.