Les Arcs 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 13 May 2026 17:46 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 Les Arcs
48-hours from 14 May.
See below for forecast detail
Les Arcs Snow Forecast updated at 17:46 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Les Arcs
Max 37°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
14
2in to 3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,856ft to resort level (5,249ft).
Forecast times for Les Arcs are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Les Arcs
Max 36°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
15
2in New Snow
Light snow early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 5,604ft to resort level (5,249ft).
Forecast times for Les Arcs 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 showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 32°F | SW Light | 90% |
| Thu | 03:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 31°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 04:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 31°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 08:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 31°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 09:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 33°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 37°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | up to 1in New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 16:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 34°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 32°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 30°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 29°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 28°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 27°F | SW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 27°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 02:00 |  | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 26°F | SW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Lt rain below. | 27°F | SW Light | 65% |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 28°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 30°F | SW Calm | 80% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 31°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 33°F | SW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 33°F | SW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | New Snow | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 34°F | SW Light | 90% |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 36°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 33°F | SW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 19:00 | | New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 32°F | SW Light | 95% |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 31°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 30°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 28°F | SW Light | 90% |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 28°F | SW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 29°F | W Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 29°F | W Light | 75% | |
Snow Forecast near Les Arcs
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peisey-Vallandry | 8in | 8in | |||||||
| Les Houches | 7in | 7in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Méribel | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Paradiski | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Tignes | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 4in | 5in |
Les Arcs Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Arcs.
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.
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.