📷 Alpe d'Huez
Europe
Alpe d'Huez
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Nov 8
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
92cm
Snow Depth
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Storm Watch · europe
Mid-November North Atlantic System
The prediction
Alpe d'Huez
105cm50–196cm across the models
1 resort in the path, 105cm at the biggest. Likely — the models agree on this one.
Forecast discussion
Alpe d'Huez is in the path of the Mid-November North Atlantic System.
We predict 50–196cm, most likely 105cm, over 15–22 Nov, modelled at the summit, 3,330 m. The biggest day is 28cm on 17 Nov. Day by day: snow Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Nov 14 – Nov 23, with a day either side. For each resort: where the freeze line sits against the mountain, then what falls — snow in cm, rain in mm — and the day read from those two numbers.
Alpe d'Huezbase 1,860 m · summit 3,330 m
105cm snow
Modelled at the summit, 3,330 m · snow to the base
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snowrain low, snow highraindryThe dots are the freeze line — the height where rain turns to snow. Solid: straight from the models. Hollow: estimated from temperature. Above the summit line it rains on the whole mountain; below the base line it snows all the way down. Blue bars are snow in cm, amber bars rain in mm; the totals above are their sums.
Alpe d'Huez is projected to open December 5, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March72cm avg · last season 41.5
- #2January89cm avg
- #3February68cm avg · last season 36.7
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 47
- #2 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 46.3
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 44.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Nov 12, 12:01 PM UTC
Measuring stations by band
placed by band, not by bearing- BaseALPE-D'HUEZ1,860 m0 cm
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 5
Projected to open December 5, 2026
116 runs · 67 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Snow Summary
Updated Nov 12 at 12:01 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (2,595m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area spanning 250 kilometers of slopes and its high-altitude setting at 1,860 meters. The resort offers a vibrant atmosphere with a mix of modern amenities, including a lively village, diverse dining options, and a wide range of accommodations. Signature experiences include skiing the legendary Sarenne run, one of the longest black pistes in the world, and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Alpe d’Huez stands out for its sunny climate, varied terrain suitable for all levels, and year-round activities.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Alpe d'Huez
- Where is Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez runs from a base elevation of 1,860 m (6,102 ft) to a summit of 3,330 m (10,925 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,470 m (4,823 ft).
- How big is Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez has 116 marked runs and 67 lifts.
- When is ski season at Alpe d'Huez?
- Alpe d'Huez typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Alpe d'Huez get in a typical season?
- Alpe d'Huez averages 216 inches / 549 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Alpe d'Huez in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #84 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alpe d'Huez averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Alpe d'Huez with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -14%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 +71%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
