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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Les Menuires

Europe

Les Menuires

Closed for the season

Season ended April 17, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 17

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

0.7cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

12

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 1450m

Overview

Les Menuires is a ski resort in Europe, France, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 17, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Les Menuires is a ski resort located in the heart of the French Alps within the renowned 3 Vallées ski area. The resort offers direct access to 600 kilometers of interconnected slopes, catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Les Menuires features modern amenities, a variety of accommodation options, and a vibrant après-ski scene, making it a convenient base for exploring one of the world’s largest ski domains. Signature experiences include panoramic mountain views, dedicated beginner zones, and a range of winter activities beyond skiing.

Resort Info

Summit2850m
Base1450m
Vertical1400m
Lifts39
Runs87
Skiable Area977.1 acres
Average snowfall295 inches / 750 cm
CountryFrance
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Season dates

Season endedApril 17, 2026
Projected openingDecember 5, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Le Leeberty – A popular après-ski bar in Les Menuires, Le Leeberty is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and themed parties, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

2850mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

1450m

Temp

19.9°C

Wind

8.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Mid-Mountain

2150m

Temp

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Wind

9km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.7cm

Summit

2850m

Temp

10.8°C

Wind

8.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

0.6cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Les Menuires El Niño rank & forecast

Les Menuires ranks Under review 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).

Under reviewTier A — Prime El Niño terrain

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

This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to val-thorens, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

'97-98 −17%'15-16 −4%'23-24 +47%

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

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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 Menuires (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, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
12 / 46.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
11 / 0
Sun, Aug 30
13 / 2
Mon, Aug 31
11 / 32.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
14 / -23mm
Wed, Sep 2
10 / 24.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.51.53.600000001.20.900.92.11.81.21.5
Temp (°C)81162104512561162134484
Wind (km/h)795273262271361162
Gusts (km/h)686951203425153219234024244232233532

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2850m)

ECMWF
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GFS
1.3cm
GEM
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
0.7cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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12.1°

3.6°

12 km/h

Sat

29

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11.3°

-0.4°

9 km/h

Sun

30

🌤️

12.9°

1.8°

7 km/h

Mon

31

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11.4°

3.4°

8 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

14°

-2.4°

9 km/h

Wed

2

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9.5°

2.3°

8 km/h

Thu

3

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11.5°

-3.4°

8 km/h

Fri

4

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16.3°

2.2°

6 km/h

Sat

5

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18.4°

5.2°

7 km/h

Sun

6

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19.2°

4.9°

10 km/h

Summit elevation (2850m) • 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, 10:03 AM UTC

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vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 433cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 437cm full-season avg

433cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~381 cm. That's 12% below the 5-year average (433 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 13% below the 30-year average (437 cm).

Les Menuires Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 526cm with an average of 130 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
November77.1cm17 days34cm67cm17.5cm
December92.4cm18 days89cm121cm18.9cm
January86.2cm17 days130cm158cm17.8cm
February67.7cm16 days157cm182cm15.5cm
March71.5cm18 days169cm191cm16.3cm
April53.9cm16 days152cm182cm11.9cm
May34.6cm12 days82cm133cm9cm

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.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Les Menuires, ERA5 season snowfall median was 460 cm (181 in), about 9% 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

460 cm

10 El Niño winters · 9% below median

All-season median

505 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10460 cm415 cm – 631 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12513 cm475 cm – 585 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8526 cm493 cm – 549 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 Menuires

Where is Les Menuires?
Les Menuires is a ski resort in France.
How high is Les Menuires?
Les Menuires runs from a base elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) to a summit of 2,850 m (9,350 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,400 m (4,593 ft).
How big is Les Menuires?
Les Menuires has 977 acres (395 hectares) of skiable terrain, 87 marked runs and 39 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Les Menuires?
Les Menuires is on the Epic Pass. 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 Menuires?
Les Menuires 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 Menuires get in a typical season?
Les Menuires averages 295 inches / 750 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Les Menuires in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to val-thorens, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.