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Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Alpe d'Huez Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez

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This is the Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez, France for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 12:30 NZST.

Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours23cm
Next 7 Days27cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe d'Huez.

Forecast for today in Alpe d'Huez

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 11cm New Snow

MixedMixedShwrsSnow

Clear spells, rain showers, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,289m to 2,029m, with rain below.

Alpe d'Huez is reporting “Hard” with 23cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Alpe d'Huez Snow Report

Alpe d'Huez Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths200cm
Snow ConditionsHard

Alpe d'Huez 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
3,330m
-2℃
Snow
+11cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-4℃
Cloud
+2cm
-3℃
Cloud
+2cm
1℃
Fair
2℃
Mixed
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
2,595m
3℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
1,860m
8℃
Mixed
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
13℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,289m
to 2,029m

varying 1,989m
to 1,860m

varying 2,179m
to 1,979m

varying 2,169m
to 1,949m

varying 2,499m
to 2,489m

varying 2,729m
to 2,519m

Max Town8℃4℃6℃6℃10℃12℃13℃
Min Town0℃1℃-1℃1℃2℃4℃5℃

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 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 11cm New Snow

MixedMixedShwrsSnow

Clear spells, rain showers, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,289m to 2,029m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 9cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsSnow

Light snow, light snow showers at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,989m to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudLt Snow ShwrsFog

Fog first, cloudy then light snow showers at altitude, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,979m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudLight SnowMixed

Fog first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,169m to 1,949m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedShwrsFair

Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, fair later.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedFair

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 2cm New Snow

ClearMixedShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,729m to 2,519m, with rain below.

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 12:30 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Alpe d'Huez

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Alpe d'Huez
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes16cm 34cm
Vaujany6cm 17cm
Villard Reculas17cm 27cm
La Grave13cm 25cm
Le Corbier22cm 22cm
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski11cm 17cm
Oz-en-Oisans15cm 17cm
Valmeinier13cm 14cm

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.