Arc 1600 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 13 May 2026 17:41 PDT
Avalanche Risk
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 Arc 1600
48-hours from 14 May.
See below for forecast detail
Arc 1600 Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Arc 1600
Max 37°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
14
2in to 3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,804ft to resort level (5,249ft).
Forecast times for Arc 1600 are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Arc 1600
Max 36°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
15
1in New Snow
Light snow, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 5,755ft to resort level (5,249ft).
Forecast times for Arc 1600 are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 02:00 |  | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 90% |
| Thu | 03:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 04:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 37°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 17:00 |  | Clear spells. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 29°F | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 28°F | SW Calm | 100% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 26°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 24°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 25°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 27°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 32°F | SW Calm | 80% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 35°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 34°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 33°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 32°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 31°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | NW Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Light snow. | 29°F | NW Light | 75% | |
Snow Forecast near Arc 1600
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 7in | 9in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Méribel | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Tignes | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Arc 1800 | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 4in | 5in |
Arc 1600 Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arc 1600.
This Snow Forecast for Arc 1600, 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 Arc 1600, 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.
Snow Reliability
Arc 1600 benefits from a good snow reliability with a typical depth of around 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate and timely information.