Les Arcs Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Les Arcs
This is the Snow Forecast for Les Arcs, France for 16 days from 11 November.
Updated 11 November 2025 17:33 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Arcs.
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Les Arcs Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Les Arcs?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
| Book Ski School | Book Lessons Supreme |
Forecast for today in Les Arcs
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.
Les Arcs is reporting “Fresh Snow(High)” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Arcs Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 12cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow High |
| Last Snow | |
| 15cm of Snow - 2 November | |
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| Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F2 | SE F3 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 3,230m | -1℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
| -1℃
| -3℃
 +8cm
| -5℃
 +4cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,215m | 5℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
|
| 1,200m | 13℃
| 16℃
| 15℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 12℃
 | 8℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,489m | varying 2,479m | varying 1,889m | ||||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 16℃ | 15℃ | 13℃ | 11℃ | 12℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 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.
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 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,479m to 1,899m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 4cm New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,889m to 1,769m, 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 trail 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 17:33 AEDT, next update expected 20:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Les Arcs
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plagne | - | 16cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Paradiski | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Tignes | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Arc 1600 | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | - | 14cm |
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.
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.