Alpe d'Huez Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alpe d'Huez
This is the Snow and Weather for Alpe d'Huez from 13 February.
Updated 13 February 2026 18:48 GMT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpe d'Huez.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Alpe d'Huez Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Alpe d'Huez?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 19cm 8in |
| Next 7 Days | 89cm 35in |
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Forecast for today in Alpe d'Huez
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -7℃ 18°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 18°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
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2cm 1in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,860m 6,102ft ).
Forecast times for Alpe d'Huez are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 13 February 2026 20:42 GMT
Powder Possible :- 19cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alpe d'Huez over the next 2 days.
Alpe d'Huez is reporting "Hard(High)".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Alpe d'Huez Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard High |
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| Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 3,330m 10,925ft | -7℃ 19°F
 +2cm +1in
| -9℃ 15°F
 +3cm +1in
| -9℃ 16°F
 +14cm +6in
| -11℃ 13°F
+15cm +6in
| -16℃ 3°F
+15cm +6in
| -7℃ 19°F
| -10℃ 15°F
 +29cm +11in
|
| 2,595m 8,514ft | -2℃ 28°F
+2cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
+3cm +1in
| -4℃ 24°F
+14cm +6in
| -6℃ 21°F
+15cm +6in
| -11℃ 12°F
+15cm +6in
| -2℃ 28°F
| -5℃ 23°F
+29cm +11in
|
| 1,860m 6,102ft | 4℃ 39°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
+5cm +2in
| -1℃ 31°F
+14cm +5in
| -1℃ 31°F
+10cm +4in
| -6℃ 22°F
+14cm +6in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+28cm +11in
|
| Snow Line | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | 1,860m 6,102ft | |
| Max Town | 4℃ 39°F | 0℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | -6℃ 22°F | 4℃ 39°F | 0℃ 32°F |
| Min Town | -7℃ 18°F | -5℃ 23°F | -7℃ 20°F | -6℃ 21°F | -10℃ 14°F | -12℃ 9°F | -6℃ 21°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.
Snow Forecast near Alpe d'Huez
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 29cm 11in | 107cm 42in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 20cm 8in | 102cm 40in | |||||||
| Oz-en-Oisans | 25cm 10in | 102cm 40in | |||||||
| Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski | 27cm 11in | 94cm 37in | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | 19cm 8in | 91cm 36in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 24cm 9in | 90cm 35in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 19cm 7in | 90cm 35in | |||||||
| Auris-en-Oisans | 19cm 8in | 89cm 35in |
Snow Reliability
Alpe d'Huez generally experiences reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 400 cm per season. Snow depths are typically good from December to April, so check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.
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.