Arc 1950 Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Arc 1950
This is the Snow Forecast for Arc 1950, France for 17 days from 17 November.
Updated 17 November 2025 19:33 NZDT.
Forecast times for Arc 1950 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 Arc 1950.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Arc 1950 Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Arc 1950?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm |
| Next 7 Days | 69cm |
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Forecast for today in Arc 1950
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
3cm to 7cm New Snow
Snow showers, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Arc 1950 is reporting “Fresh Snow(High), Hard(Low)” with 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Arc 1950 Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 36cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High Hard Low |
| Last Snow | |
| 15cm of Snow - 2 November | |
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| Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F4 | SW F2 | W F2 | W F3 | |||
| 3,230m | -6℃
 +7cm
| -7℃
 | -8℃
| -13℃
+3cm
| -17℃
 +1cm
| -11℃
+6cm
| -9℃
+28cm
|
| W F3 | SW F2 | W F2 | W F3 | ||||
| 2,590m | -2℃
+7cm
| -5℃
| -3℃
| -9℃
+3cm
| -13℃
+1cm
| -7℃
+6cm
| -5℃
+28cm
|
| W F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,950m | 1℃
+3cm
| -2℃
| 0℃
| -5℃
+3cm
| -9℃
 | -3℃
+6cm
| -2℃
+25cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,950m | 1,950m | 1,950m | 1,950m | 1,950m | ||
| Max Town | 1℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | -5℃ | -9℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | -5℃ | -6℃ | -11℃ | -14℃ | -15℃ | -3℃ |
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.
Arc 1950 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 1℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
3cm to 7cm New Snow
Snow showers, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Max 0℃
Min -6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max -5℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
3cm New Snow
Light snow first, light snow showers then fair, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -9℃
Min -14℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -14℃ and not getting above -9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -3℃
Min -15℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
6cm New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
25cm to 28cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Arc 1950, 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 Arc 1950, 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.
Arc 1950 Snow Forecast updated at 19:33 NZDT, next update expected 22:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Arc 1950
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Méribel | 8cm | 80cm | |||||||
| Chamonix | 29cm | 76cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 7cm | 72cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 5cm | 70cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 8cm | 69cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 4cm | 65cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 3cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 7cm | 57cm |
Snow Reliability
Arc 1950 typically enjoys a solid snow depth, with reliable snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arc 1950
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arc 1950, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arc 1950, 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 Arc 1950 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 Arc 1950 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 Arc 1950 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.