Alpe d'Huez Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Alpe d'Huez during April (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Alpe d'Huez is 18 cm. There are typically 3.0 snowy days during this week. Alpe d'Huez typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2225m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2286m) is very near the middle elevation of Alpe d'Huez. Based on long-term averages, there are three days with snowfall per week in Alpe d'Huez in the middle of April but with a long-term average of one wet day during this week of April every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 18cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Alpe d'Huez during week three of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 0.8°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.6°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't have cold, sunny and calm weather also happen on average one day during this week each year.