Les Deux Alpes Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 07 October 2026 13:43 BST
Snow Forecast for Les Deux Alpes
Snow and Weather from 7 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Les Deux Alpes Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Les Deux Alpes?
| Next Snow Expected | 8 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 1in |
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Forecast for today in Les Deux Alpes
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 3,223m 10,574ft to 2,408m 7,900ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Les Deux Alpes are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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| Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,600m 11,811ft | -1℃ 30°F
 +11cm +4in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +22cm +9in
| -3℃ 27°F
 | -2℃ 28°F
 | 0℃ 33°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 4℃ 39°F
|
| 2,450m 8,038ft | 6℃ 43°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 12℃ 53°F
|
| 1,300m 4,265ft | 14℃ 57°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 13℃ 54°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 17℃ 63°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,223m 10,574ft | varying 2,731m 8,960ft | 1,685m 5,528ft | ||||
| Max Town | 14℃ 57°F | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 49°F | 13℃ 54°F | 13℃ 56°F | 15℃ 59°F | 17℃ 63°F |
| Min Town | 8℃ 46°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 40°F | 4℃ 38°F | 7℃ 44°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.
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Snow Forecast near Les Deux Alpes
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 36cm 14in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 32cm 13in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Grande Galaxie | 26cm 10in | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Valloire | 7cm 3in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 7cm 3in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in |
How reliable is the snow in Les Deux Alpes?
Les Deux Alpes enjoys excellent snow reliability, typically with a snow depth of 1-3 meters throughout the season. The glacier ensures consistent snowfall, but skiers are encouraged to check the latest snow conditions on J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Deux Alpes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Deux Alpes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Deux Alpes, 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 Deux Alpes 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 Deux Alpes 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 Deux Alpes 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.