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Avoriaz ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Avoriaz

Europe

Avoriaz

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 1800m

Overview

Avoriaz is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Avoriaz is a ski resort located in the French Alps, perched at 1,800 meters in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. The resort is fully pedestrianized, offering ski-in, ski-out access to over 600 kilometers of slopes and a unique alpine village atmosphere with distinctive wooden architecture. Avoriaz is known for its family-friendly amenities, innovative snow parks, and a wide range of winter activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and après-ski experiences. Its car-free environment and panoramic mountain views set it apart as a distinctive destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Resort Info

Summit2466m
Base1800m
Vertical666m
Lifts35
Runs53
Skiable Area1161.4 acres
Average snowfall315 inches / 800 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 11, 2026

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Yeti – A renowned après-ski bar located at the top of the Plateau, Le Yeti is celebrated for its spacious sun terrace, lively atmosphere, and regular live music events, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2466mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Base

1800m

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13.1°C

Wind

3.1km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Avoriaz El Niño rank & forecast

Avoriaz ranks #98 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +9% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#98 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Avoriaz 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 Avoriaz with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +55%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 −22%'15-16 −7%'23-24 +55%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Avoriaz Webcams

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Avoriaz / Skaping

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Avoriaz / Skaping

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Avoriaz (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 Aug 28, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
11 / 318.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 10.3mm
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 3
Mon, Aug 31
11 / 36mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / 34.8mm
Wed, Sep 2
9 / 26mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)5.410.82.4000.300003.62.400.64.22.71.51.8
Temp (°C)8874114713671156125484
Wind (km/h)35461146958115264343
Gusts (km/h)353727223622223222304330203626172323

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2466m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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10.7°

3.1°

8 km/h

Sat

29

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11.2°

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12 km/h

Sun

30

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13.4°

3.4°

10 km/h

Mon

31

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11.2°

3.3°

12 km/h

Tue

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12.7°

2.9°

7 km/h

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6 km/h

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10.9°

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6 km/h

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14.4°

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18.3°

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8 km/h

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18.8°

8°

11 km/h

Summit elevation (2466m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 429cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 366cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~373.2 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (429 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (366 cm).

Avoriaz Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 416cm with an average of 94 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November54.7cm12 days17cm44cm13.4cm
December78cm15 days60cm90cm16.5cm
January77.3cm16 days97cm126cm16cm
February65.8cm15 days127cm150cm15.5cm
March61.7cm15 days134cm158cm13.5cm
April41cm10 days112cm143cm11.2cm
May15.9cm5 days41cm84cm6.3cm

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 11, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Avoriaz, ERA5 season snowfall median was 326 cm (128 in), about 14% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

326 cm

10 El Niño winters · 14% below median

All-season median

381 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10326 cm296 cm – 507 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12386 cm351 cm – 511 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8416 cm339 cm – 468 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Avoriaz

Where is Avoriaz?
Avoriaz is a ski resort in France.
How high is Avoriaz?
Avoriaz runs from a base elevation of 1,800 m (5,906 ft) to a summit of 2,466 m (8,091 ft), giving a vertical drop of 666 m (2,185 ft).
How big is Avoriaz?
Avoriaz has 1,161 acres (470 hectares) of skiable terrain, 53 marked runs and 35 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Avoriaz?
Avoriaz is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Avoriaz?
Avoriaz 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 Avoriaz get in a typical season?
Avoriaz averages 315 inches / 800 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Avoriaz in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #98 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), Avoriaz 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 Avoriaz with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -22%, '15-16 -7%, '23-24 +55%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.