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Les Arcs Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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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 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 14:35 AEST.

Les Arcs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours22cm
Next 7 Days34cm
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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 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,379m to 1,859m, with rain below.

Les Arcs is reporting “Wet” with 22cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Les Arcs Snow Report

Les Arcs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths290cm
Lower Snow Depths20cm
Snow ConditionsWet Snow
Last Snow
5cm of Snow - 24 April

Les Arcs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Arcs from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
3,230m
-5℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-2℃
Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+10cm
-1℃
Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
1℃
Mixed
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
2,215m
2℃
Snow
+4cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+12cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
3℃
Snow
+1cm
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Cloud
1,200m
9℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Shwrs
7℃
Light Snow
11℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
15℃
Mixed
18℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,379m
to 1,859m

varying 2,319m
to 1,999m

varying 1,989m
to 1,539m

varying 2,229m
to 1,719m

varying 2,219m
to 1,989m

2,139m

varying 2,589m
to 2,499m

Max Town9℃11℃7℃11℃9℃15℃18℃
Min Town6℃5℃2℃3℃4℃5℃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 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,379m to 1,859m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 3cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudLt RainLt Rain

Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,319m to 1,999m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 10cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowShwrsMixed

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

Snow Line from 1,989m to 1,539m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudMixedMixedLt Rain

Cloudy, clear spells, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,719m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,219m to 1,989m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudClear

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 2cm New Snow

FairCloudLt RainCloud

Fair first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,499m, 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 14:35 AEST, next update expected 17:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Les Arcs

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Arcs
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Arc 160033cm 46cm
Val Thorens35cm 45cm
Arc 200035cm 43cm
Arc 180025cm 38cm
Méribel30cm 35cm
Arc 195022cm 34cm
Tignes15cm 33cm
Les Menuires21cm 30cm

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.