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Tignes ski resort
Tier B — Favored

📷 Tignes

Europe

Tignes

Closed for the season

Season ended May 3, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed May 3

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

2cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

11

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:00 AM•Weather at base: 2100m

Overview

Tignes is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 3, 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 09:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Tignes is a high-altitude ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area that connects with Val d’Isère to form the Espace Killy domain. The resort offers year-round skiing on the Grande Motte glacier, a modern lift system, and a variety of slopes suitable for all levels. Tignes features a lively, sporty atmosphere with a range of amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, aquatic and wellness centers, and diverse après-ski options. Its reliable snow conditions and innovative facilities make it a standout destination for both winter sports enthusiasts and families.

Resort Info

Summit3456m
Base2100m
Vertical1356m
Lifts74
Runs156
Skiable Area916 acres
Average snowfall295 inches / 750 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedMay 3, 2026

Ski passes

No ski pass found

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

Top Après Ski

La Folie Douce Tignes – Renowned for its energetic après-ski scene, this slope-side venue offers live music, DJ performances, and open-air dancing, creating a festive atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for unforgettable afternoons and early evenings.

Snow Summary

3456mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC

Base

2100m

Temp

14.2°C

Wind

16.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2cm

Mid-Mountain

2778m

Temp

9.8°C

Wind

16.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.9cm

Summit

3456m

Temp

5.4°C

Wind

16.5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.9cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Tignes El Niño rank & forecast

Tignes ranks #126 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +7% 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.

#126 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +7% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Tignes averaged +7% 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, Tignes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -21%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −21%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +43%

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

Tignes 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 Tignes (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, 9:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
6 / -10.6cm4.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
5 / -5
Sun, Aug 30
7 / -1
Mon, Aug 31
5 / 01.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
7 / -60.3cm2.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
4 / -11cm2.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000.6000000000000.30.600.4
Precip (mm)1.21.52.100000000.90.300.91.51.20.90.6
Temp (°C)563-34-1271151-260030
Wind (km/h)131694953935114483394
Gusts (km/h)727153253129173121314032244336262734

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3456m)

ECMWF
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GFS
3.8cm
GEM
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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6.1°

-1.2°

17 km/h

Sat

29

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4.9°

-5.1°

9 km/h

Sun

30

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7°

-0.9°

10 km/h

Mon

31

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5.4°

-0.5°

12 km/h

Tue

1

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7.4°

-6.1°

9 km/h

Wed

2

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4.1°

-1.2°

10 km/h

Thu

3

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6.8°

-3.5°

9 km/h

Fri

4

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10.6°

1.2°

9 km/h

Sat

5

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12°

3.9°

8 km/h

Sun

6

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12.1°

3.4°

12 km/h

Summit elevation (3456m) • 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, 09:00 AM UTC

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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 478cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 493cm full-season avg

478cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~372.8 cm. That's 22% below the 5-year average (478 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 24% below the 30-year average (493 cm).

Tignes Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 631cm with an average of 143 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
November97.4cm18 days47cm84cm21.9cm
December98.1cm19 days106cm139cm21.8cm
January90.2cm17 days146cm177cm19.1cm
February68.8cm16 days171cm197cm14.9cm
March78.5cm18 days184cm208cm16.7cm
April72.9cm19 days177cm205cm16.2cm
May58.7cm15 days129cm178cm15.3cm

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

Season at a Glance

1 tracked season

Last completed season(2025-26)

163 days

Nov 22, 2025 → May 3, 2026

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 Tignes, ERA5 season snowfall median was 574 cm (226 in), about 7% 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

574 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% below median

All-season median

616 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10574 cm485 cm – 690 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12636 cm540 cm – 687 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8619 cm585 cm – 688 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 Tignes

Where is Tignes?
Tignes is a ski resort in France.
How high is Tignes?
Tignes runs from a base elevation of 2,100 m (6,890 ft) to a summit of 3,456 m (11,339 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,356 m (4,449 ft).
How big is Tignes?
Tignes has 916 acres (371 hectares) of skiable terrain, 156 marked runs and 74 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Tignes?
Tignes 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 Tignes?
Tignes typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Tignes get in a typical season?
Tignes averages 295 inches / 750 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Tignes in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #126 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Tignes averaged +7% 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, Tignes sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -21%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%. A pattern, not a promise.