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Les Arcs ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Les Arcs

Europe

Les Arcs

Closed for the season

Season ended April 30, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 30

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

2.5cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

11

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

3

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:00 AM•Weather at base: 1200m

Overview

Les Arcs is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 30, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Les Arcs is a major ski resort located in the French Alps, within the Savoie region, and forms part of the expansive Paradiski ski area. The resort offers over 200 kilometers of varied slopes, modern lift infrastructure, and direct access to neighboring La Plagne via the Vanoise Express cable car. Les Arcs is known for its diverse villages, each with a distinct atmosphere, and provides a wide range of amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, family-friendly activities, and panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Its signature experiences include extensive off-piste terrain, snow parks, and a vibrant après-ski scene.

Resort Info

Summit3226m
Base1200m
Vertical2026m
Lifts52
Runs106
Skiable Area1280 acres
Average snowfall197 inches / 500 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedApril 30, 2026
Projected openingDecember 12, 2026

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 Les Arcs – Renowned for its energetic après-ski scene, this slope-side venue offers live music, DJ performances, and a festive open-air terrace, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers looking to celebrate after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

3226mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 AM UTC

Base

1200m

Temp

21.7°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2.5cm

Mid-Mountain

2213m

Temp

15.2°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

1.7cm

Summit

3226m

Temp

7.2°C

Wind

16.7km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

2.5cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Les Arcs El Niño rank & forecast

Les Arcs ranks #95 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).

#95 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), Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +49%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 −20%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +49%

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

Les Arcs Webcams

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4 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
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 Les Arcs (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, 10:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
8 / 00.2cm4.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
6 / -4
Sun, Aug 30
9 / 1
Mon, Aug 31
7 / 11.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
9 / -52.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
6 / 00.1cm2.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000.2000000000000000.1
Precip (mm)1.21.52.100000000.90.300.91.51.20.90.6
Temp (°C)674-161483373081152
Wind (km/h)131694953935114483394
Gusts (km/h)727153253129173121314032244336262734

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3226m)

ECMWF
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GFS
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JMA
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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7.6°

0.3°

17 km/h

Sat

29

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6.4°

-3.6°

9 km/h

Sun

30

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8.5°

0.6°

10 km/h

Mon

31

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6.9°

1°

12 km/h

Tue

1

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8.9°

-4.6°

9 km/h

Wed

2

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5.6°

0.3°

10 km/h

Thu

3

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8.3°

-2°

9 km/h

Fri

4

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12.1°

2.7°

9 km/h

Sat

5

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13.5°

5.4°

8 km/h

Sun

6

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13.6°

4.9°

12 km/h

Summit elevation (3226m) • 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, 10:00 AM UTC

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Off-season · 492cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 495cm full-season avg

492cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~378.8 cm. That's 23% below the 5-year average (492 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 23% below the 30-year average (495 cm).

Les Arcs Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 629cm with an average of 136 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
November89.8cm17 days40cm76cm19.9cm
December108.3cm18 days100cm137cm22cm
January101.2cm17 days144cm179cm21cm
February77.1cm16 days170cm200cm16.8cm
March82.9cm18 days184cm210cm18.2cm
April63cm16 days174cm201cm14.2cm
May46.3cm14 days119cm168cm12cm

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 12, 2026

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 Les Arcs, ERA5 season snowfall median was 532 cm (209 in), about 11% 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

532 cm

10 El Niño winters · 11% below median

All-season median

596 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10532 cm500 cm – 694 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12613 cm559 cm – 728 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8622 cm572 cm – 670 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 Les Arcs

Where is Les Arcs?
Les Arcs is a ski resort in France.
How high is Les Arcs?
Les Arcs runs from a base elevation of 1,200 m (3,937 ft) to a summit of 3,226 m (10,584 ft), giving a vertical drop of 618 m (2,028 ft).
How big is Les Arcs?
Les Arcs has 1,280 acres (518 hectares) of skiable terrain, 106 marked runs and 52 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Les Arcs?
Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs?
Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs get in a typical season?
Les Arcs averages 197 inches / 500 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Les Arcs in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #95 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), Les Arcs 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 Les Arcs with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +49%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.