Les Arcs 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 15 May 2026 02:42 CDT
Avalanche Risk
Moderate
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in La Plagne was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Les Arcs
48-hours from 15 May.
See below for forecast detail
Les Arcs Snow Forecast updated at 02:42 CDT, next update expected 05:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Les Arcs
Max 1℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
15
2cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,600m).
Forecast times for Les Arcs are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Les Arcs
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
16
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,600m).
Forecast times for Les Arcs are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 02:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 03:00 |  | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | SW Calm | 30% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -3℃ | SW Calm | 70% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Calm | 100% |
| Fri | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 19:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | -1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | -1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | -1℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ | W Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 55% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -1℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ | W Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | W Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 1℃ | W Light | 40% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | W Light | 30% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | W Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | W Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Les Arcs
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courchevel | 6cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Arc 1600 | 6cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Arc 1800 | 6cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 7cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 5cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Arc 2000 | 5cm | 11cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 4cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Paradiski | 4cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 5cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 4cm | 10cm |
Les Arcs Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Les Arcs.
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.
Snow Reliability
Les Arcs enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak season and consistent snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.