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Arc 1600 Snow Forecast - 19th April 2025

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Arc 1600 Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Arc 1600

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Arc 1600, France for 15 days from 19 April.

Updated 18 April 2025 22:06 IST.

Arc 1600 Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 April
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days12cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Arc 1600.

Forecast for today in Arc 1600

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudFairClear

Clear spells first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.

Arc 1600 is reporting “Fresh Snow” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Arc 1600 Snow Report

Arc 1600 Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths320cm
Lower Snow Depths90cm
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow
Last Snow
150cm of Snow - 17 April
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Arc 1600 was reported as 4 (High) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Arc 1600 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arc 1600 from OpenMeteo
Sat
19
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
WindSE F3S F2NW F3
3,230m
-1℃
Mixed
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Snow
+6cm
-7℃
Light Snow
+5cm
1℃
Clear
SE F3S F3NW F3
2,415m
4℃
Mixed
3℃
Fair
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+5cm
6℃
Clear
1,600m
11℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Fair
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
10℃
Mixed
Snow Line

2,419m

varying 1,949m
to 1,939m

1,919m

varying 2,129m
to 1,669m

1,600m

Max Town11℃9℃6℃8℃10℃3℃10℃
Min Town4℃3℃1℃0℃1℃0℃0℃

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.

Arc 1600 Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudFairClear

Clear spells first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

CloudFairFairCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudMixed

Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 10℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

up to 6cm New Snow

MixedMixedCloudLight Snow

Clear spells, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,129m to 1,669m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
24

1cm to 5cm New Snow

CloudLt Snow ShwrsLight SnowFog

Cloudy first, light snow showers then light snow, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 10℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

FogFairMixedMixed

Fog, fair, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Arc 1600, 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 Arc 1600, 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.

Arc 1600 Snow Forecast updated at 22:06 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Arc 1600

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arc 1600
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Val Thorens3cm 13cm
Chamonix1cm 12cm
Les Menuires1cm 11cm
Arc 1950-10cm
Arc 20001cm 9cm
La Plagne1cm 9cm
Méribel-10cm
Tignes1cm 9cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arc 1600

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arc 1600, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arc 1600, 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 Arc 1600 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 Arc 1600 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 Arc 1600 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.