Les Menuires Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 October 2026 13:48 BST
Snow Forecast for Les Menuires
Snow and Weather from 21 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Les Menuires Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Les Menuires?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 13cm 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
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Forecast for today in Les Menuires
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
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Wed
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2cm to 7cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Drizzle first, light drizzle then snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,542m 8,340ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
Forecast times for Les Menuires are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 October 2026 17:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 13cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Menuires over the next 2 days.
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| Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,200m 10,499ft | -4℃ 25°F
 +7cm +3in
| -5℃ 23°F
 | -5℃ 23°F
 +7cm +3in
| -11℃ 13°F
+3cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+5cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
 | 1℃ 35°F
|
| 2,525m 8,284ft | 1℃ 33°F
+6cm +2in
| 0℃ 31°F
| -1℃ 31°F
+7cm +3in
| -6℃ 21°F
+3cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+4cm +2in
| 4℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 42°F
|
| 1,850m 6,070ft | 6℃ 43°F
 +2cm +1in
| 6℃ 42°F
 | 5℃ 42°F
+4cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
+1cm
| 11℃ 51°F
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,542m 8,340ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | varying 2,327m 7,635ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | varying 2,312m 7,585ft | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 42°F | -1℃ 30°F | 5℃ 40°F | 11℃ 51°F | 11℃ 52°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 30°F | -6℃ 21°F | -4℃ 25°F | -6℃ 22°F | -4℃ 24°F | -6℃ 22°F | 1℃ 34°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 Menuires
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc 1950 | 22cm 9in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 22cm 9in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 22cm 9in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Tignes | 22cm 9in | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 22cm 9in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 21cm 8in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 20cm 8in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Méribel | 18cm 7in | 28cm 11in |
How reliable is the snow in Les Menuires?
Les Menuires enjoys reliable snowfall, with average snow depths reaching up to 3 meters in peak season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Menuires
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Menuires, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Menuires, 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 Menuires 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 Menuires 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 Menuires 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.