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Ski resort in Isère, France
Les Deux Alpes
A resort in Isère with a 2,300 m vertical drop and glacier skiing up to 3,600 m.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Les Deux Alpes (GMT+1).
Les Deux Alpes snow forecast at 3,600 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 25–55 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Les Deux Alpes at the top lift (3,600 m / 11,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 25–55 cm (11–21 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −12 to −6 °C (10 to 21 °F) and the freezing level near 2,050 m (6,700 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −9 °C (16 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,050 m (6,700 ft)
- Wind
- 11 km/h (7 mph), gusts 33 km/h (21 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 66% cloud
Les Deux Alpes hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Les Deux Alpes in the next 24 hours.
Les Deux Alpes 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Les Deux Alpes this week: Thursday. 14 cm the day before and more falling, cloudy, gusts to 64 km/h. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sunFair ski day−12 to −8 °C (10 to 18 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Light snowFair ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun | Rain and snowPoor ski day−10 to −7 °C (14 to 19 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon | Rain and snowPoor ski day−13 to −9 °C (9 to 16 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | Light snowPoor ski day−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · gusts 60 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Rain and snowPoor ski day−13 to −10 °C (9 to 14 °F) · gusts 72 km/h (45 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 10–15 cm (5–6 in) |
| Thu | SnowBest day−12 to −10 °C (10 to 14 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 5–20 cm (2–8 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 Deux Alpes 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−16 to −10 °C (3 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−18 to −9 °C (0 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −10 °C (3 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −12 °C (0 to 10 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−19 to −10 °C (−2 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −10 °C (0 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
How much snow is there in Les Deux Alpes on the upper mountain?
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.
Les Deux Alpes snow forecast at 1,300 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Les Deux Alpes in the village (1,300 m / 4,300 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 2,100 m (6,900 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,100 m (6,900 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 24 km/h (15 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 56% cloud
Les Deux Alpes hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Les Deux Alpes in the next 24 hours.
Les Deux Alpes 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sun1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain5 to 9 °C (41 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain2 to 5 °C (36 to 41 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain3 to 4 °C (37 to 39 °F) · gusts 50 km/h (31 mph) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 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 Deux Alpes 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 sun−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Some sun−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Les Deux Alpes 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 Deux Alpes?
- Department
- Isère
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Dauphiné Alps
- Village
- 1,300 m
- Top lift
- 3,600 m
- Vertical
- 2,300 m
- Pistes
- 220 km
- Lifts
- 42
- Glacier skiing
- Yes
- Season
- Late November to Early May
- Website
- www.les2alpes.com
About Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is in the Isère department, about 71 km southeast of Grenoble. Its ski area has 220 km of pistes between 1,300 m and 3,600 m, and the glacier at the top keeps snow reliable.
The glacier also allows skiing in early summer, when part of the ski area opens, mainly for race training.
When does it snow in Les Deux Alpes?
In Les Deux Alpes, snow falls on about 13 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 9 days | 12 days | 9 days | 8 days | 1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 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 Deux Alpes 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 | 17% | −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) | 20 |
| February | 9 | 10% | −11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) | 20 |
| March | 12 | 16% | −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) | 21 |
| April | 9 | 9% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 22 |
| May | 8 | 7% | −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) | 22 |
| June | 1 | 0% | 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) | 25 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | 29 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | 28 |
| September | 2 | 2% | 0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) | 24 |
| October | 5 | 5% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | 22 |
| November | 11 | 13% | −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) | 19 |
| December | 12 | 21% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | 19 |
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in October
In October, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in November
In November, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in December
In December, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in January
In January, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in February
In February, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in March
In March, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in April
In April, Les Deux Alpes gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Les Deux Alpes in May
In May, Les Deux Alpes 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 −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Les Deux Alpes?
Of the last ten winters in Les Deux Alpes, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 36% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 24 November 2025.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 64% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 137% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 97% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 117% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 105% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 75% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 93% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 124% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 86% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 101% 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 Deux Alpes
Does Les Deux Alpes have snow at Christmas?
Les Deux Alpes 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 Deux Alpes have snow at New Year?
Les Deux Alpes 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 Deux Alpes have snow in mid-February?
Les Deux Alpes 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 Deux Alpes have snow at Easter?
Les Deux Alpes 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 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Les Deux Alpes?
It snows on about 82 days a year in Les Deux Alpes at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Les Deux Alpes?
December is the snowiest month in Les Deux Alpes, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. January has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Les Deux Alpes?
Of the last ten winters in Les Deux Alpes, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 36% below average.
How cold does Les Deux Alpes get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Les Deux Alpes at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −13 °C (9 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
How many bluebird days does Les Deux Alpes get in winter?
From December to March, Les Deux Alpes averages about 20 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.2 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 Deux Alpes?
The village or lowest lift at Les Deux Alpes is at 1,300 m (4,300 ft) and the top lift is at 3,600 m (11,800 ft), a vertical drop of 2,300 m (7,500 ft).
When does the ski season start in Les Deux Alpes?
The lifts at Les Deux Alpes usually open in late November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Les Deux Alpes
Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Les 2 Alpes official website, Wikipedia