📷 Alpe d'Huez
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Alpe d'Huez
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
5.9cm
Past 48 Hours
5.9cm
Past 10 Days
5.9cm
14-Day Forecast
8.3cm
Snow Depth
295cm
Powder Days
21
this season
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.
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Resort Info
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.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Current conditions at Alpe d'Huez are quite chilly with a temperature of -6°C and dense drizzle. You can expect a snow depth of 59cm, with 6cm of new snow accumulating over the last week. The forecast suggests an average of 11cm of snow over the next 14 days, which should help maintain the skiing experience.
AI-generated summaryDepth
118cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 04:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
The Alps region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 04:46 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2230m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1860m
Temp
3.3°C
Wind
0.4km/h
Snow Depth
59cm
14-Day Forecast
4.4cm
Mid-Mountain
2595m
Temp
1.7°C
Wind
6.5km/h
Snow Depth
33cm
14-Day Forecast
8.6cm
Summit
3330m
Temp
-6.3°C
Wind
0.4km/h
Snow Depth
295cm
14-Day Forecast
10.5cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3330m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
12
❄️
-3.5°
-8.1°
6cm
Mon
13
❄️
-8°
-11.6°
1.3cm
Tue
14
☁️
-6.3°
-11.8°
0.1cm
Wed
15
🌧️
-0.7°
-13.8°
Thu
16
☁️
-1.4°
-10.5°
Fri
17
☁️
0.3°
-13.1°
Sat
18
☁️
-0.2°
-8.7°
Sun
19
🌧️
0.1°
-9.4°
Mon
20
❄️
-0.6°
-8.6°
0.4cm
Tue
21
❄️
-0.7°
-8.9°
0.4cm
Summit elevation (3330m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 04:46 PM UTC
554.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+5%
vs 5-Year Avg
530.6cm avg by now
+36%
vs 30-Year Avg
408.4cm avg by now
530.6cm
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.