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Ski resort in Isère, France
Alpe d'Huez
A large linked ski area in Isère, rising to Pic Blanc at 3,330 m.
Forecast updated , when it was 14:00 in Alpe d'Huez (GMT+1).
Alpe d'Huez snow forecast at 3,330 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Rain or snow tonight.
Starting around 7pm, easing by 6am. 0–15 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Alpe d'Huez at the top lift (3,330 m / 10,900 ft) is forecast to get 0–15 cm (0–5 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 35–70 cm (13–27 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) and the freezing level near 2,550 m (8,400 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,550 m (8,400 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 27 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 90% cloud
Alpe d'Huez hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 2 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 7pm | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 8pm | Rain or snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 9pm | Rain or snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 10pm | Rain or snow | 2 cm (0.7 in) |
| 11pm | Rain or snow | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) |
| midnight | Rain or snow | 2 cm (0.6 in) |
| 1am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 2am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 3am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 4am | Rain or snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 5am | Rain or snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 7am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 8am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Alpe d'Huez 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Alpe d'Huez this week: Saturday. 17 cm the day before and more falling, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain and snow−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −7 °C (12 to 19 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | Chance of snowPoor ski day−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed | Light snowPoor ski day−9 to −6 °C (16 to 21 °F) · gusts 58 km/h (36 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −8 °C (12 to 18 °F) · gusts 59 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 10–20 cm (5–7 in) |
| Fri | SnowGood ski day−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 10–25 cm (4–10 in) |
| Sat | SnowBest day−16 to −7 °C (3 to 19 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–4 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Alpe d'Huez 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −9 °C (7 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny−18 to −9 °C (0 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−14 to −8 °C (7 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–6 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −10 °C (0 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–4 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Fri 27 Nov | Snow−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–20 cm (0–8 in) |
| Sat 28 Nov | Chance of snow−18 to −10 °C (0 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
How much snow is there in Alpe d'Huez on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Alpe d'Huez snow forecast at 1,120 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Alpe d'Huez in the village (1,120 m / 3,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 2,550 m (8,400 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 9 °C (48 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,550 m (8,400 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 24 km/h (15 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 90% cloud
Alpe d'Huez hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 8pm | Rain | None |
| 9pm | Rain | None |
| 10pm | Rain | None |
| 11pm | Rain | None |
| midnight | Rain | None |
| 1am | Rain | None |
| 3am | Rain | None |
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 5am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Alpe d'Huez 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain6 to 9 °C (43 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain6 to 10 °C (43 to 50 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain5 to 8 °C (41 to 46 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Rain2 to 5 °C (36 to 41 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Alpe d'Huez 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Sunny−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy1 to 7 °C (34 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Rain0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Some sun−4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Alpe d'Huez in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Alpe d'Huez?
- Department
- Isère
- Country
- France
- Mountains
- Alps, Dauphiné Alps
- Village
- 1,120 m
- Top lift
- 3,330 m
- Vertical
- 2,210 m
- Pistes
- 250 km
- Lifts
- 67
- Season
- Early December to Late April
- Airports
- Grenoble (GNB)
- Website
- www.alpedhuez.com
About Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d’Huez’s ski area links Alpe d’Huez with Auris-en-Oisans, Oz, Vaujany and Villard-Reculas, and has 250 km of runs. The top lift reaches Pic Blanc at 3,330 m, near the Sarenne glacier. From there, La Sarenne is a 16 km black run.
The road up to the resort, with its 21 hairpin bends, is a well-known climb in the Tour de France.
When does it snow in Alpe d'Huez?
In Alpe d'Huez, snow falls on about 13 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 9 days | 12 days | 9 days | 8 days | 1 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 5 days | 11 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 17% | −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F) | 20 |
| February | 9 | 10% | −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) | 20 |
| March | 12 | 16% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) | 21 |
| April | 9 | 9% | −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F) | 22 |
| May | 8 | 7% | −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) | 22 |
| June | 1 | 0% | 3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) | 25 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) | 29 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) | 28 |
| September | 2 | 2% | 1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) | 24 |
| October | 5 | 5% | −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) | 22 |
| November | 11 | 13% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | 19 |
| December | 12 | 21% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) | 19 |
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in October
In October, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in November
In November, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in December
In December, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in January
In January, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in February
In February, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in March
In March, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in April
In April, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 3 °C (21 to 37 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Alpe d'Huez in May
In May, Alpe d'Huez gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Alpe d'Huez?
Of the last ten winters in Alpe d'Huez, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 36% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 24 November 2025.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 64% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 137% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 97% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 117% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 105% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 75% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 93% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 124% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 86% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 101% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Alpe d'Huez
Does Alpe d'Huez have snow at Christmas?
Alpe d'Huez had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in every one of those years.
Does Alpe d'Huez have snow at New Year?
Alpe d'Huez had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Alpe d'Huez have snow in mid-February?
Alpe d'Huez had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Alpe d'Huez have snow at Easter?
Alpe d'Huez had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Alpe d'Huez?
It snows on about 82 days a year in Alpe d'Huez at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Alpe d'Huez?
December is the snowiest month in Alpe d'Huez, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. January has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Alpe d'Huez?
Of the last ten winters in Alpe d'Huez, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 37% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 36% below average.
How cold does Alpe d'Huez get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Alpe d'Huez at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How many bluebird days does Alpe d'Huez get in winter?
From December to March, Alpe d'Huez averages about 20 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Alpe d'Huez?
The village or lowest lift at Alpe d'Huez is at 1,120 m (3,700 ft) and the top lift is at 3,330 m (10,900 ft), a vertical drop of 2,210 m (7,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Alpe d'Huez?
The lifts at Alpe d'Huez usually open in early December and close in late April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Alpe d'Huez
Facts checked 18 September 2026. Sources: Alpes Isère tourism, Wikipedia, Alpe d'Huez ski pass opening hours