Les Deux Alpes Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 11 May 2026 20:46 BST
Snow Forecast for Les Deux Alpes
Snow and Weather from 12 May.
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 | 12 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm 8in |
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Forecast for today in Les Deux Alpes
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
12
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,915m 6,283ft to 1,531m 5,023ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Les Deux Alpes are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Les Deux Alpes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 12 | Wed 13 | Thu 14 | Fri 15 | Sat 16 | Sun 17 | Mon 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,600m 11,811ft | -7℃ 19°F
+2cm +1in
| -6℃ 22°F
 | -9℃ 15°F
 +7cm +3in
| -10℃ 14°F
+11cm +4in
| -11℃ 12°F
 +2cm +1in
| -9℃ 16°F
| -6℃ 21°F
|
| 2,450m 8,038ft | 0℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
| -2℃ 29°F
+7cm +3in
| -3℃ 27°F
+11cm +4in
| -3℃ 26°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 29°F
| 1℃ 35°F
|
| 1,300m 4,265ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 | 5℃ 42°F
+2cm +1in
| 3℃ 38°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 50°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,915m 6,283ft | varying 2,146m 7,041ft | varying 1,900m 6,234ft | varying 1,592m 5,223ft | |||
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 11℃ 52°F | 7℃ 45°F | 5℃ 42°F | 3℃ 38°F | 7℃ 44°F | 10℃ 50°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 32°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 | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaujany | 9cm 4in | 23cm 9in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 9cm 3in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 11cm 4in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 4cm 2in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 4cm 2in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Valloire | 5cm 2in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 5cm 2in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 1cm - | 8cm 3in |
Snow Reliability
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.