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Les Deux Alpes Snow Forecast - 16th October 2026

Les Deux Alpes Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 15 October 2026 19:42 CDT

Snow Forecast for Les Deux Alpes

Snow and Weather from 16 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Les Deux Alpes Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Les Deux Alpes?

Les Deux Alpes Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,450m)
Next Snow Expected20 October
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days6cm
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Forecast for today in Les Deux Alpes

Max 19℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Les Deux Alpes are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Deux Alpes from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Wind
3,600m
4℃
Clear
0℃
Mixed
-4℃
Snow
+8cm
0℃
Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm
-5℃
Snow
+2cm
0℃
Mixed
2,450m
11℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
3℃
Fog
+1cm
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
7℃
Mixed
1,300m
19℃
Clear
14℃
Fog
9℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Lt Drizzle
15℃
Cloud
9℃
Snow
11℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,731m
to 2,438m

varying 2,454m
to 1,992m

varying 2,454m
to 2,315m

varying 3,300m
to 2,285m

varying 2,254m
to 1,685m

Max Town19℃14℃9℃16℃15℃9℃11℃
Min Town9℃7℃6℃8℃8℃4℃5℃

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

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Deux Alpes
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Grande Galaxie5cm 22cm
Vaujany7cm 19cm
Alpe d'Huez4cm 16cm
Puy Saint Vincent2cm 11cm
Serre Chevalier-8cm
La Joue du Loup1cm 6cm
Le Corbier2cm 6cm
Valloire-3cm

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.