Is Col De L'arzelier snowsure?
The snowiest week in Col De L'arzelier is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 43 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 | 24 cm | 2.4 days |
| January | 16 cm | 2.8 days |
| February | 12 cm | 1.5 days |
| March | 11 cm | 1.8 days |
| April | 9 cm | 1.5 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Col De L'arzelier during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Col De L'arzelier is 4 cm. There are typically 0.9 snowy days during this week.Col De L-arzelier expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1327m, based on historical averages over the last 6 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2336m) is well above the middle elevation of Col De L-arzelier. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Col De L-arzelier at the end of April but it rains far more often, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Col De L-arzelier during week four of April with average maximum temperature 7.3°C and minimum temperature 6.0°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mainly light winds (average 11km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but powder days that don't coincide with ideal conditions are more typical, on average one day every second year during this week in any given 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 (2007 – 2024).
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.





