Natural snow · February
Val Thorens snow in February
Over the last 11 winters, mid-mountain (2,515 m) at Val Thorens had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 100% of February days. The summit (3,230 m) reached 100%, the village (1,800 m) 100%.
Questions
Is there snow in Val Thorens in February?
Yes, reliably. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 100% of February days over the last 11 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late February for snow at Val Thorens?
The first and second halves of February have been about as reliable as each other (100% and 100%).
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Val Thorens in February?
11 of the last 11. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of February days. Eleven winters show how much one season differs from the next, not a long-term trend.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.