Les Arcs Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Arcs
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This is the Snow Forecast for Les Arcs, France for 16 days from 14 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 04:31 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 16cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 23cm |
| Next 7 Days | 51cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Arcs.
Forecast for today in Les Arcs
Max 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 06:39 NZST
Powder Possible :- 16cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Arcs over the next 2 days.
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Les Arcs is reporting "Spring Snow".
Les Arcs Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 240cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 25cm |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 16 March | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Arcs was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Arcs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 14 | Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,230m | 3℃
| 4℃
| -4℃
 +23cm
| -7℃
+24cm
| -4℃
| 0℃
 | -5℃
+3cm
|
| 2,215m | 8℃
| 8℃
| 3℃
 +16cm
| -3℃
+22cm
| 1℃
| 6℃
| 3℃
|
| 1,200m | 16℃
| 17℃
| 9℃
| 2℃
| 7℃
| 15℃
| 10℃
 |
| Snow Line | 2,329m | varying 2,519m | varying 1,489m | varying 2,139m | |||
| Max Town | 16℃ | 17℃ | 9℃ | 2℃ | 7℃ | 15℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 7℃ | 8℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 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.
Les Arcs 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 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 17℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 23cm New Snow
Light rain early, then snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,519m to 1,489m, with rain below.
Max 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 24cm New Snow
Snow at altitude, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,489m to 1,279m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,139m to 2,069m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Les Arcs, 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 Les Arcs, 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.
Les Arcs Snow Forecast updated at 04:31 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Arcs
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val d'Isère | 35cm | 81cm | |||||||
| Arc 2000 | 32cm | 80cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 35cm | 73cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 30cm | 64cm | |||||||
| Paradiski | 25cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 27cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 31cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Arc 1800 | 24cm | 52cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Arcs
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Arcs, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Arcs, 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 Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs 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.