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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 01:36 PDT.

Les Arcs Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours8in
Next 7 Days13in
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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 48°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 5,935ft, with rain below.

Les Arcs is reporting “Wet” with 8in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Les Arcs Snow Report

Les Arcs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths114in
Lower Snow Depths8in
Snow ConditionsWet Snow
Last Snow
2in 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
10,597ft
24°F
Light Snow
+3in
29°F
Cloud
26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5in
30°F
Snow
+1in
28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
33°F
Mixed
33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
7,267ft
35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
39°F
Fog
34°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4in
39°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
37°F
Snow
45°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
48°F
Cloud
3,937ft
48°F
Lt Rain
53°F
Cloud
44°F
Lt Rain
51°F
Mixed
48°F
Cloud
59°F
Mixed
63°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 7,805ft
to 5,935ft

varying 6,854ft
to 5,607ft

varying 7,313ft
to 5,640ft

varying 7,280ft
to 6,526ft

7,018ft

varying 8,494ft
to 8,199ft

Max Town48°F53°F44°F51°F48°F59°F63°F
Min Town41°F41°F35°F37°F38°F41°F45°F

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 48°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 3in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 7,805ft to 5,935ft, with rain below.

Max 53°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Max 44°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 5in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainShwrsMixed

Light rain, rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 6,854ft to 5,607ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1in New Snow

CloudMixedMixedLt Rain

Cloudy, clear spells, light rain later.

Snow Line from 7,313ft to 5,640ft, with rain below.

Max 48°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 7,280ft to 6,526ft, with rain below.

Max 59°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 59°F

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 63°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 63°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 1in New Snow

FairCloudLt RainCloud

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

Snow Line from 8,494ft to 8,199ft, 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 01:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Les Arcs

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Arcs
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Val Thorens16in 20in
Les Menuires14in 19in
Arc 20005in 11in
Arc 180010in 15in
Arc 16008in 13in
Arc 19508in 13in
La Plagne3in 11in
Méribel10in 13in

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.