Is Les Arcs snowsure?

The snowiest week in Les Arcs is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 21.3in of snowfall. Check out the Les Arcs Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Les Arcs

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December15.4in3.2 days
January15.4in3.2 days
February12.2in3.4 days
March13.4in3.7 days
April9.4in3.8 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Les Arcs during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Les Arcs is 9.8 in. There are typically 4.1 snowy days during this week. Les Arcs normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 7842 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (5962 ft is a little below the mid altitude of Les Arcs. Regular fresh snowfalls are the norm in Les Arcs at the end of March. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 9.8 in. Temperatures should typically remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Les Arcs during week four of March is 26°F while the average minimum temperature is just 24°F. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 6mph) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one or two days during this week every year. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Les Arcs and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Les Arcs


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Les Arcs and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Les Arcs are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Les Arcs and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Les Arcs are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Les Arcs and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Les Arcs are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.