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Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast - 18th February 2025

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Alpe d'Huez Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez

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This is the Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez, France for 15 days from 18 February.

Updated 17 February 2025 22:37 GMT.

Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 February
Next Snow Amount7cm3in
Next 48 Hours1cm-
Next 7 Days37cm15in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe d'Huez.

Forecast for today in Alpe d'Huez

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Alpe d'Huez is reporting “Hard(High)” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Alpe d'Huez Snow Report

Alpe d'Huez Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths200cm79in
Lower Snow Depths75cm30in
Snow ConditionsHard High
Planned Closing
Monday 21st April 2025

Alpe d'Huez 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez from OpenMeteo
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
WindSW F2W F3
3,330m10,925ft
-4℃26°F
Clear
-4℃24°F
Cloud
-3℃26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃32°F
Fair
-5℃23°F
Light Snow
+9cm+3in
-6℃21°F
Cloud
+1cm
-4℃25°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+19cm+8in
SW F2W F3
2,595m8,514ft
-1℃30°F
Clear
-2℃29°F
Cloud
1℃33°F
Mixed
3℃38°F
Fair
-1℃31°F
Light Snow
+7cm+3in
-1℃30°F
Cloud
+1cm
1℃33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+19cm+7in
1,860m6,102ft
5℃41°F
Clear
4℃39°F
Cloud
6℃43°F
Mixed
8℃47°F
Fair
4℃39°F
Light Snow
+3cm+1in
5℃42°F
Mixed
5℃41°F
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 1,919m6,296ft
to 1,860m6,102ft

varying 2,049m6,722ft
to 1,860m6,102ft

varying 2,129m6,985ft
to 1,860m6,102ft

varying 2,459m8,068ft
to 2,169m7,116ft

Max Town5℃41°F4℃39°F6℃43°F8℃47°F4℃39°F5℃42°F5℃41°F
Min Town-1℃31°F0℃31°F0℃32°F2℃36°F-1℃31°F-1℃31°F1℃35°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.

Alpe d'Huez 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
20

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,919m6,296ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
22

3cm to 9cm1in to 3in New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy, light snow at altitude, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,049m6,722ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
23

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedFairMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,129m6,985ft to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
24

up to 19cmup to 8in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainShwrsRain

Light rain, rain showers, rain later.

Snow Line from 2,459m8,068ft to 2,169m7,116ft, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez, 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 Alpe d'Huez, 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.

Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast updated at 22:37 GMT, next update expected 01:00 GMT.

Snow Forecast near Alpe d'Huez

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpe d'Huez

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpe d'Huez, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpe d'Huez, 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 Alpe d'Huez 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 Alpe d'Huez 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 Alpe d'Huez 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.