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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 14:39 AEST.

Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours21cm
Next 7 Days31cm
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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 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 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 9cm New Snow

MixedMixedCloudFog

Clear spells, cloudy, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,209m to 2,119m, with rain below.

Alpe d'Huez is reporting “Hard” with 21cm 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
+9cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-5℃
Snow
+4cm
-3℃
Snow
+4cm
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Snow
+3cm
1℃
Cloud
+2cm
2,595m
3℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+5cm
0℃
Snow
+2cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
5℃
Fair
6℃
Snow
6℃
Cloud
1,860m
8℃
Mixed
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
11℃
Shwrs
12℃
Shwrs
13℃
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 2,209m
to 2,119m

varying 1,969m
to 1,879m

varying 2,139m
to 1,860m

varying 2,199m
to 1,860m

varying 2,489m
to 2,449m

varying 2,709m
to 2,649m

varying 2,739m
to 2,639m

Max Town8℃4℃6℃7℃11℃12℃13℃
Min Town1℃1℃0℃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 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 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 9cm New Snow

MixedMixedCloudFog

Clear spells, cloudy, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,209m to 2,119m, 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 8cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsFog

Light rain showers first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers at altitude, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,879m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

FogCloudMixedLight Snow

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

Snow Line from 2,139m to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 4cm New Snow

FogCloudMixedFair

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,199m to resort level.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearMixedStormMixed

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

Snow Line from 2,489m to 2,449m, with rain below.

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

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 3cm New Snow

ClearFairLt RainCloud

Clear sky first, fair then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,709m to 2,649m, with rain below.

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

FairFairStormCloud

Fair, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,739m to 2,639m, 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 14:39 AEST, next update expected 17:00 AEST.

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 Alpes13cm 32cm
La Grave16cm 28cm
Villard Reculas17cm 27cm
Le Corbier22cm 22cm
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski11cm 17cm
Oz-en-Oisans15cm 17cm
Vaujany6cm 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.