📷 Val Thorens
Europe
Val Thorens
Closed for the season
Season ended May 3, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 07:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed May 3
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 18
10d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
1.1cm
14-Day Forecast
0.7cm
Snow Depth
175cm
Powder Days
14
this season
Overview
Val Thorens is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season as of May 3, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 18/100 (Limited), snow base 175 cm (68.9 in). 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 2026-05-28 19:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Val Thorens Ski Resort, located in the French Alps at 2,300 meters, is the highest ski resort in Europe and part of the renowned 3 Vallées ski area. The resort offers direct access to over 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes, modern lift infrastructure, and a vibrant, cosmopolitan village atmosphere. Signature experiences include high-altitude skiing with reliable snow conditions, panoramic mountain views, and a variety of après-ski, dining, and wellness amenities. Val Thorens stands out for its extensive terrain, innovative facilities, and dynamic energy suitable for both families and advanced skiers.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce – A legendary après-ski destination in Val Thorens, La Folie Douce is renowned for its high-energy open-air parties, live music, DJ performances, and panoramic mountain views, creating an unforgettable alpine party atmosphere recognized across the Alps.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed May 3, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
85cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 07:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 07:03 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2670m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2300m
Temp
11.6°C
Wind
4.3km/h
Snow Depth
55cm
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Mid-Mountain
2740m
Temp
7.7°C
Wind
2.6km/h
Snow Depth
115cm
14-Day Forecast
11.2cm
Summit
3180m
Temp
5.9°C
Wind
4.3km/h
Snow Depth
175cm
14-Day Forecast
1.4cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
Extended OutlookDays 8–14
Machine-learning blend of all 7 weather models, trained on 1.48M historical forecasts. On the most recent gate window, +35.9% more accurate at day 8–14 than the simple model average.
Long-range outlooks are inherently uncertain — treat days 8–14 as directional, not a precise forecast. Shorter horizons (days 1–7) still come from the individual weather models above.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3180m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
⛅
11.2°
-1.4°
Fri
29
🌧️
11.3°
-0.7°
Sat
30
☁️
10.5°
-0.5°
Sun
31
☁️
10.6°
-0.2°
Mon
1
🌧️
9.2°
-0.7°
Tue
2
🌧️
3°
-5.5°
Wed
3
🌧️
5.8°
-4.1°
Thu
4
❄️
9°
-3°
Fri
5
❄️
4.6°
-4.6°
0.7cm
Sat
6
🌧️
7.1°
-3.4°
Summit elevation (3180m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 07:03 PM UTC
484.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-13%
vs 5-Year Avg
554.4cm avg by now
+1%
vs 30-Year Avg
480.3cm avg by now
554.4cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 12%, indicating a modest upward trend in recent seasons. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with significant fluctuations such as the notably high 320.2 cm in 2023 and a low of 114.1 cm in 2020. The current season's snowfall is substantially below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at just 49% and 55% of those benchmarks respectively, marking a significant anomaly and the lowest total in the recent record. This suggests increased variability and a sharp decline in snowfall for the current season compared to historical norms.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
163 days
Nov 22, 2025 → May 3, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.