Alpe d'Huez Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez
This is the Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez, France for 17 days from 17 November.
Updated 18 November 2025 07:33 NZDT.
Forecast times for Alpe d'Huez are in Central European Time (Europe/Paris).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe d'Huez.
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Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Alpe d'Huez?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 34cm |
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Forecast for today in Alpe d'Huez
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to resort level.
Alpe d'Huez is reporting “Hard” with 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Alpe d'Huez Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
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| Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | ||||||
| 3,330m | -7℃
+3cm
| -9℃
 | -7℃
 | -15℃
+3cm
| -17℃
| -7℃
 | -4℃
+3cm
|
| NW F3 | NE F3 | NE F2 | |||||
| 2,595m | -3℃
+2cm
| -1℃
| -3℃
| -9℃
 +5cm
| -13℃
| -2℃
| 1℃
+3cm
|
| 1,860m | 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
| -4℃
 +4cm
| -7℃
| -3℃
| -1℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,879m | 1,860m | 1,860m | ||||
| Max Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | -4℃ | -7℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -12℃ | -12℃ | -11℃ | -7℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Alpe d'Huez Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 2℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max -4℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -7℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Max -3℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max -1℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -1℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
3cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Alpe d'Huez, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast updated at 07:33 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alpe d'Huez
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oz-en-Oisans | 4cm | 66cm | |||||||
| Villard Reculas | 4cm | 61cm | |||||||
| Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski | 3cm | 55cm | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | 4cm | 46cm | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 9cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Vaujany | 5cm | 46cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 4cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Auris-en-Oisans | 3cm | 31cm |
Snow Reliability
Alpe d'Huez generally experiences reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 400 cm per season. Snow depths are typically good from December to April, so check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpe d'Huez
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpe d'Huez, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpe d'Huez, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Alpe d'Huez is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Alpe d'Huez will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Alpe d'Huez for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.