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Ski resort in Savoie, France
Les Arcs
A group of purpose-built ski villages above Bourg-Saint-Maurice, linked to La Plagne as part of Paradiski.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Les Arcs (GMT+1).
Les Arcs snow forecast at 3,226 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Sunday, with 70–90 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Les Arcs at the top lift (3,226 m / 10,600 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 70–90 cm (29–34 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Sunday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) and the freezing level near 2,200 m (7,200 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- −7 °C (19 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,200 m (7,200 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Les Arcs hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Les Arcs in the next 24 hours.
Les Arcs 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Les Arcs this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyBest day−12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | SnowPoor ski day−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−10 to −7 °C (14 to 19 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 3–15 cm (1–5 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 4–25 cm (1–10 in) |
| Wed | SnowFair ski day−11 to −8 °C (12 to 18 °F) · gusts 82 km/h (51 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 20–40 cm (8–15 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−10 to −8 °C (14 to 18 °F) · gusts 70 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 15–25 cm (7–10 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Les Arcs 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −7 °C (10 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−13 to −8 °C (9 to 18 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 3–4 cm (1–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−15 to −9 °C (5 to 16 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −8 °C (3 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
How much snow is there in Les Arcs on the upper mountain?
About 7 cm (3 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Les Arcs snow forecast at 1,200 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Sunday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Les Arcs in the village (1,200 m / 3,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–3 cm (under 1 in) is forecast over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 2,050 m (6,700 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,050 m (6,700 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 13 km/h (8 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Les Arcs hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Les Arcs in the next 24 hours.
Les Arcs 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Chance of snow3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Rain1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Chance of snow1 to 4 °C (34 to 39 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Rain2 to 5 °C (36 to 41 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Les Arcs 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun1 to 4 °C (34 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Rain−2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Les Arcs in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Les Arcs?
- Department
- Savoie
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Graian Alps
- Area
- Paradiski
- Village
- 1,200 m
- Top lift
- 3,226 m
- Vertical
- 2,026 m
- Pistes
- 200 km
- Season
- Mid-December to Late April
- Website
- www.lesarcs.com
About Les Arcs
Les Arcs is made up of Arc 1600, Arc 1800, Arc 1950 and Arc 2000 above the town of Bourg-Saint-Maurice. A funicular links Bourg-Saint-Maurice station to Arc 1600. The highest point of the ski area is the Aiguille Rouge at 3,226 m.
The Les Arcs ski area has 200 km of pistes. Since 2003 the Vanoise Express cable car has linked it with La Plagne, forming Paradiski with 425 km of pistes.
When does it snow in Les Arcs?
In Les Arcs, snow falls on about 13 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 11 days | 13 days | 10 days | 8 days | <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 5 days | 11 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Les Arcs month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 19% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) | 18 |
| February | 11 | 11% | −11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) | 18 |
| March | 13 | 14% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) | 20 |
| April | 10 | 9% | −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) | 21 |
| May | 8 | 7% | −3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F) | 21 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 3 to 14 °C (37 to 57 °F) | 24 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) | 27 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) | 26 |
| September | 3 | 2% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | 23 |
| October | 5 | 4% | −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) | 21 |
| November | 11 | 14% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) | 17 |
| December | 12 | 20% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | 18 |
Snow in Les Arcs in September
In September, Les Arcs gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 2% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in October
In October, Les Arcs gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in November
In November, Les Arcs gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in December
In December, Les Arcs gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in January
In January, Les Arcs gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in February
In February, Les Arcs gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in March
In March, Les Arcs gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in April
In April, Les Arcs gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Arcs in May
In May, Les Arcs gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Les Arcs?
Of the last ten winters in Les Arcs, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2024/25, about 21% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 January 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 81% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 142% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 99% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 116% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 103% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 81% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 94% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 118% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 79% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 88% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Les Arcs
Does Les Arcs have snow at Christmas?
Les Arcs had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Les Arcs have snow at New Year?
Les Arcs had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Les Arcs have snow in mid-February?
Les Arcs had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Les Arcs have snow at Easter?
Les Arcs had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Les Arcs?
It snows on about 86 days a year in Les Arcs at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Les Arcs?
December is the snowiest month in Les Arcs, bringing about 20% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Les Arcs?
Of the last ten winters in Les Arcs, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024/25, about 21% below average.
How cold does Les Arcs get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Les Arcs at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How many bluebird days does Les Arcs get in winter?
From December to March, Les Arcs averages about 18 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Les Arcs?
The village or lowest lift at Les Arcs is at 1,200 m (3,900 ft) and the top lift is at 3,226 m (10,600 ft), a vertical drop of 2,026 m (6,600 ft).
When does the ski season start in Les Arcs?
The lifts at Les Arcs usually open in mid-December and close in late April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Les Arcs official website, Les Arcs resort overview, Skiresort.com, Wikipedia, Les Arcs Peisey-Vallandry ski area dates