Arc 1600 Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Arc 1600
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This is the Snow Forecast for Arc 1600, France for 15 days from 6 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 23:35 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm 7in |
| Next 48 Hours | 21cm 8in |
| Next 7 Days | 25cm 10in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arc 1600.
Forecast for today in Arc 1600
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,369m 7,772ft to 2,359m 7,740ft , with rain below.
Arc 1600 is reporting “Wet” with 21cm 8in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Arc 1600 Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 290cm 114in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm 8in |
| Snow Conditions | Wet Snow |
| Last Snow | 5cm 2in of Snow - 24 April |
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,230m 10,597ft | -2℃ 28°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 23°F
 +17cm +7in
| -2℃ 28°F
 +3cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
|
| 2,415m 7,923ft | 3℃ 38°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+17cm +7in
| 3℃ 37°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 41°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| 1,600m 5,249ft | 10℃ 50°F
| 6℃ 44°F
 | 7℃ 45°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 16℃ 61°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,369m 7,772ft | varying 2,169m 7,116ft | varying 2,179m 7,149ft | varying 2,149m 7,051ft | varying 2,599m 8,527ft | ||
| Max Town | 10℃ 50°F | 6℃ 44°F | 7℃ 45°F | 7℃ 44°F | 11℃ 51°F | 15℃ 59°F | 16℃ 61°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 36°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 33°F | 1℃ 34°F | 1℃ 34°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 42°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.
Arc 1600 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 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,369m 7,772ft to 2,359m 7,740ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 17cm up to 7in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then cloudy, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,169m 7,116ft to 1,699m 5,574ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 2,179m 7,149ft to 1,919m 6,296ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, snow showers at altitude then cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,149m 7,051ft to 1,879m 6,165ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,599m 8,527ft to 2,529m 8,297ft , with rain below.
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 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.
Arc 1600 Snow Forecast updated at 23:35 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Arc 1600
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc 2000 | 22cm 9in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 22cm 9in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Chamonix | 14cm 5in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 18cm 7in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 19cm 7in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Arc 1800 | 16cm 6in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 23cm 9in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Tignes | 9cm 4in | 18cm 7in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arc 1600
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arc 1600, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arc 1600, 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 Arc 1600 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 Arc 1600 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 Arc 1600 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.