Is Col De L'arzelier snowsure?
The snowiest week in Col De L'arzelier is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.1 snowy days during this week with 36 cm of snowfall. Check out the Col De L'arzelier Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Col De L'arzelier
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 23 cm | 2.3 days |
| January | 15 cm | 2.5 days |
| February | 14 cm | 1.5 days |
| March | 11 cm | 1.7 days |
| April | 8 cm | 1.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Col De L'arzelier during November (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of November for Col De L'arzelier is 5 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Col De L-arzelier expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1327m, based on historical averages over the last 7 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2586m) is well above the mid altitude of Col De L-arzelier. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Col De L-arzelier at the start of November but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Col De L-arzelier during week one of November with average maximum temperature 7.4°C and minimum temperature 6.3°C at the mid altitude. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Based on historical averages, we do not expect any fresh snow days or any bluebird days at the middle elevation of the ski area of Col De L-arzelier at this time of year.
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Col De L'arzelier Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Col De L'arzelier and (2019 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Col De L'arzelier are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Col De L'arzelier are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Col De L'arzelier are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.





