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📷 Alpe d'Huez
Europe
Alpe d'Huez
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Wed, Jul 15, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
14
2026–27 season
Overview
Alpe d'Huez is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-15 10:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Alpe d'Huez
Lifts
84
Skiable area
1526.6 ac
Longest run
16 km / 9.9 mi
Runs by difficulty(135 total)
Beginner
38
28% of terrain
Intermediate
70
52% of terrain
Advanced
27
20% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola9
- Aerial tram6
- Surface lift41
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
La Folie Douce – Famous for its energetic après-ski parties, live music, and DJ performances right on the slopes, La Folie Douce at Alpe d'Huez offers a vibrant atmosphere with panoramic mountain views, attracting skiers and snowboarders looking for a memorable post-ski celebration.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Wed, Jul 15, 10:01 AM UTC
Base
1860m
Temp
21.2°C
Wind
8.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
2595m
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Wind
10km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
3330m
Temp
11.7°C
Wind
8.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Alpe d'Huez (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 15, 10:01 AM
Today 14 / 37.8mm | Thu, Jul 16 14 / 011.7mm | Fri, Jul 17 11 / 03.5cm16.5mm | Sat, Jul 18 7 / -20.3mm | Sun, Jul 19 8 / -4 | Mon, Jul 20 9 / -2 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 3.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 13.2 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 22 | 49 | 28 | 25 | 56 | 40 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 27 | 38 | 28 | 40 | 55 | 44 | 26 | 39 | 42 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3330m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
15
🌧️
14.1°
3.3°
10 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
13.5°
0.2°
12 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
10.8°
-0.3°
11 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
7.4°
-1.9°
10 km/h
Sun
19
⛅
8°
-4.5°
12 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
9°
-1.9°
8 km/h
Tue
21
⛅
6.6°
-0.2°
12 km/h
Wed
22
🌤️
6.2°
-3°
11 km/h
Thu
23
🌤️
5.7°
-2.8°
14 km/h
Fri
24
☁️
7.6°
-3.4°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (3330m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Jul 15, 10:01 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 505cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 505cm full-season avg
505cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has consistently exceeded the long-term 30-year average, with the recent 5-year average reaching 461.5 cm compared to the 30-year average of 367.3 cm. The 2023 season stands out as an anomaly, recording 585.3 cm—well above both short- and long-term averages. The current season's snowfall is 15% higher than the recent 5-year average and 44% above the 30-year average, indicating a notable upward trend. Despite some year-to-year variability, the overall pattern reflects increased snowfall in recent years.
Alpe d'Huez Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 497cm with an average of 106 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 69.4cm | 14 days | 29cm | 60cm | 19.9cm |
| December | 95.2cm | 16 days | 80cm | 113cm | 20.2cm |
| January | 88.8cm | 17 days | 121cm | 152cm | 19.5cm |
| February | 67.6cm | 15 days | 149cm | 174cm | 17.2cm |
| March | 71.9cm | 15 days | 159cm | 182cm | 18cm |
| April | 48.8cm | 13 days | 140cm | 172cm | 13.1cm |
| May | 26.7cm | 8 days | 69cm | 119cm | 8.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
