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 17 January.
Updated 17 January 2025 18:35 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm- |
| Next 48 Hours | -- |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm1in |
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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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Les Arcs is reporting “Soft Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Les Arcs Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 280cm110in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 70cm28in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Last Snow | 60cm24in of Snow - 12 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Arcs was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Les Arcs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 17 | Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,230m10,597ft | -9℃17°F
| -6℃21°F
| -8℃17°F
 | -9℃16°F
 | -10℃14°F
| -8℃17°F
| -9℃15°F
 +2cm+1in
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,215m7,267ft | -2℃29°F
| 1℃34°F
| -1℃29°F
| -3℃26°F
| -4℃25°F
| -2℃29°F
| 0℃32°F
+1cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,200m3,937ft | 3℃37°F
| 8℃46°F
| 6℃42°F
| 1℃34°F
| 0℃32°F
| 7℃45°F
| 8℃47°F
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,059m6,755ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 3℃37°F | 8℃46°F | 6℃42°F | 1℃34°F | 0℃32°F | 7℃45°F | 8℃47°F |
| Min Town | -3℃26°F | -1℃30°F | -1℃30°F | -2℃28°F | -3℃27°F | -3℃26°F | 5℃41°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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
23
up to 2cmup to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,059m6,755ft to 1,939m6,362ft, 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 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.
Les Arcs Snow Forecast updated at 18:35 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Les Arcs
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Menuires | - | 7cm3in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | - | 7cm3in | |||||||
| Courchevel | - | 5cm2in | |||||||
| Méribel | - | 5cm2in | |||||||
| Arc 1800 | - | 3cm1in | |||||||
| La Plagne | - | 3cm1in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 1cm- | 5cm2in | |||||||
| Arc 1600 | - | 2cm1in |
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.