Les Arcs 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 17 May 2026 03:11 IST
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 17 May.
See below for forecast detail
Les Arcs Snow Forecast updated at 03:11 IST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Les Arcs
Max 9℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
17
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then clear sky, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Les Arcs are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Les Arcs
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
18
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,585m to 1,692m, with rain below.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -2℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 |  | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | -5℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 8℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 6℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 2℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Clear spells. | 5℃ | SW Light | 35% |
| Mon | 10:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 4℃ | SW Light | 60% |
| Mon | 11:00 | | up to 3cm New Snow | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 80% |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 22:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
Snow Forecast near Les Arcs
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc 1600 | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Arc 1800 | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Paradiski | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Val d'Isère | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Arc 1950 | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Arc 2000 | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 3cm | 3cm |
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.