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Les Arcs Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st May 2026

Les Arcs 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 May 2026 19:49 NZST

Avalanche Risk

2Avalanche Risk Level 2

Moderate

The overall Avalanche Risk Level in La Plagne was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.

2-Day Forecast for Les Arcs

48-hours from 21 May.

See below for forecast detail

Les Arcs Snow Forecast updated at 19:49 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Les Arcs

Max 18℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
21

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedClear

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

Forecast times for Les Arcs are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Les Arcs

Max 20℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
22

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Les Arcs are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Arcs from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Thu02:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
4℃SE
Light
0%
Thu03:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
3℃SE
Light
0%
Thu04:00Clear

Cloudy at altitude.
Clear below.
3℃SE
Light
0%
Thu05:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
2℃SE
Calm
0%
Thu06:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SE
Calm
0%
Thu07:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃SE
Light
0%
Thu08:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
8℃SE
Light
0%
Thu09:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
11℃SE
Calm
0%
Thu10:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
14℃SE
Calm
0%
Thu11:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
15℃SE
Calm
0%
Thu12:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
17℃SE
Light
0%
Thu13:00Mixed

Clear spells.17℃SE
Light
0%
Thu14:00Mixed

Clear spells.18℃SE
Light
0%
Thu15:00Mixed

Clear spells.18℃SE
Light
0%
Thu16:00Mixed

Clear spells.18℃SE
Light
0%
Thu17:00Mixed

Clear spells.17℃SE
Light
0%
Thu18:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
17℃SE
Light
0%
Thu19:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
16℃SE
Light
0%
Thu20:00Clear

Clear spells.15℃SE
Light
0%
Thu21:00Fair

Fair.12℃SE
Light
0%
Thu22:00Fair

Fair.11℃SE
Light
0%
Thu23:00Clear

Clear spells.8℃SE
Light
0%
Fri00:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
6℃SE
Light
0%
Fri01:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
5℃SE
Light
0%
Fri02:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃SE
Light
0%
Fri03:00Cloud

Clear sky at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃SE
Light
0%
Fri04:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
3℃SE
Light
0%
Fri05:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃SE
Light
0%
Fri06:00Clear

Clear sky.3℃SE
Light
0%
Fri07:00Clear

Clear sky.5℃SE
Light
0%
Fri08:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃SE
Calm
0%
Fri09:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃SE
Calm
0%
Fri10:00Clear

Clear sky.16℃SE
Calm
0%
Fri11:00Clear

Clear sky.17℃SE
Calm
0%
Fri12:00Clear

Clear sky.18℃SE
Light
0%
Fri13:00Clear

Clear sky.19℃SE
Light
0%
Fri14:00Clear

Clear sky.19℃SE
Light
0%
Fri15:00Clear

Clear sky.20℃SE
Light
0%
Fri16:00Clear

Clear sky.19℃SE
Light
0%
Fri17:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
19℃SE
Light
0%
Fri18:00Fair

Fair.18℃SE
Light
0%
Fri19:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
17℃SE
Light
0%
Fri20:00Clear

Clear sky.16℃SE
Light
0%
Fri21:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃SE
Light
0%
Fri22:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SE
Calm
0%
Fri23:00Clear

Clear sky.11℃SE
Calm
0%
Sat00:00Clear

Clear sky.10℃S
Light
0%
Sat01:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
8℃S
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Les Arcs

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Les Arcs are not available.

Les Arcs Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Arcs.

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.

Snow Reliability

Les Arcs enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak season and consistent snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.