Snow Report, 4 January 2024

Imprint: By Caro Blackwell, Updated 23 June 2026

Happy New Year everyone! So probably while you were enjoying the fireworks in La Plagne it was snowing! This is what we were waiting for over new years eve but it wasn’t quite enough! However…to welcome the new year properly, Wednesday night we saw fairly strong westerly winds and a decent snow fall of around 24cm and it’s not finished yet. This weekend we have some great snowfall forecast.

Exciting news, this week we have seen fresh snow already in La Plagne. Thursday is clear and mostly sunny, but from Friday through to Sunday we are looking at around 20cm of snow falling, the heaviest of this will be on Friday night. Winds will remain mainly light north, north easterly. The freezing level by Sunday will be down to about 600m, with temperatures hovering around -10°C.

So after this weekend on the quiet January slopes you will enjoy some fabulous powder days as it’s looking like sunshine from Tuesday. The avalanche risk before the latest snow was around 2 but this will likely rise to 3 or even 4 out of 5 in places of heavy snowfall at high altitude, so as always don’t venture off-piste without the correct kit or before checking the days weather advisory in resort.

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Insider tips from the pistes

If you're travelling and out skiing this week:

Pack a variety of equipment - highlight and low light goggle lenses and layers! Temperatures have been down to -14C so wrap up warm.
Snow chains will be essential to get up the roads this weekend, winter tyres are obligatory here in the Alps departments. Make sure your car is well-equipped to travel safely.
When skiing during the snowfall, if possible head between the trees as the branches slow the snowfall and improve visibility.
Keep up to date on the days weather and lifts opening/closing as times can change when the weather closes in.
Check the avalanche risk and absolutely don't head off-piste if you don't have the correct information, equipment and guidance.

January is a fabulous time to ski in La Plagne. The snow is good, the slopes are quieter, accommodation is normally better value and flights are cheaper. It’s easier to get your favourite table in your preferred mountain restaurant in January too. Check out What's on in January in La Plagne.

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Updates

Scroll down to see live forecasts, lift status, links to webcams and above for real time photos from La Plagne. We will be updating this snow report page every Thursday, so check back in with us next week to see how the pistes are doing and what you can expect from the snow forecast for the next seven days.

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If you're in La Plagne this week, we want to see your images, especially videos, of what you've been up to. So when you post to Facebook or Instagram, please tag us @SeeLaPlagne #seelaplagne. Every week, we'll be posting our favourite videos and images here and sharing on our social media, along with our weekly resort snow report.

Enjoy the quiet slopes and good skiing, see you out there!

Ski Hire in La Plagne

Les Ecrins

Location
Plagne Centre

Les Ecrins La Plagne Centre benefits from a privileged location in the heart of the resort, immediately near the ski lifts and the free shuttle stop. With free parking nearby, our ski hire store at La Plagne Centre ensures maximum convenience. Rent your skis easily and start your ski day without delay. Whether you arrive by train, car, or shuttle, access to our store is simple and convenient.
Les Sittelles

Location
Montalbert

You can’t wait for your next ski trip? Everything is already booked except your ski equipment? Don’t worry, they’ll help you find the perfect equipment to fully enjoy your ski holiday in Plagne - Montalbert!
Les Coches

Location
Les Coches

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your first skiing day.
Soleil

Location
Plagne Villages

Ski and snowboard hire next to Sun Valley residence in the centre of Plagne Soleil. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Sport Village

Location
Plagne Villages

Julien welcomes you to his store Sports Village in Macot La Plagne, where his team of professionals will be delighted to make your skiing holiday as memorable as possible. The shop is situated at the top end of the village, opposite the shuttle bus stop.
Plagne Soleil

Location
Plagne Villages

Florian and his team will give you a warm welcome and guide you through your choice of equipment.

Ski Schools in La Plagne

Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in France and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in France. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Private ski lessons

Suitable for beginners and experienced skiers. Private lessons are a great way to improve your technique, learn new snow sports or just regain your confidence as more intensive work can be done when the instructors are able to give you more of their time.
Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Group ski lessons

Whatever your standard, this ski school is able to help you improve and gain confidence on your skis or snowboard. They offer group lessons from the age of three, upwards.
Private ski lessons

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.

Airport Transfers in La Plagne

Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Private airport transfers

Having been in the business since 1983 and the only transport company with an office based in La Plagne centre, Transport Christian Bouzon have extensive knowledge and experience in transporting small and large groups around the Alps.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private and shared transfers from Geneva Airport to La Plagne, nearby areas, and resorts across the Alps. With great value fares on all journeys, it’s an easy way to save money.
Shared airport transfers

Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Private airport transfers

The team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
Shared bus airport transfers

A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.

Winter Things To Do in La Plagne

See our Activity Guide

Snowshoeing

Location
Plagne Villages

Leave your skis and snowboard behind and go off the beaten track on snowshoes!
Taxi Ski Service

Location
Plagne 1800

State-of-the-art Taxi Ski chair makes the slopes accessible to everyone
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Moonbike adventures

Location
Plagne 1800

Feel the need… the need for speed? These electric snow bikes are three times lighter than a snowmobile, whisper-quiet and seriously powerful - a ride you won’t want to miss.
Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Snow Panthers Activity Company, La Plagne Centre

Location
Plagne 1800

Your chance to enjoy the mountains after the slopes have closed whilst on your very own skidoo.