Les Arcs vs Megève — Snowfall Comparison
Side-by-side snowfall comparison based on 10 years of historical data (2015–2025). See which resort gets more snow, the best months for powder, and how they compare on elevation and location.
Les Arcs
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 3,226m / 10,585ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 716cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 64%
- Season Snowfall
- 619cm
Megève
French Alps, France
- Elevation
- 2,350m / 7,710ft
- Annual Snowfall
- 385cm
- Best Month
- December
- Powder Probability
- 50%
- Season Snowfall
- 368cm
Monthly Snowfall Comparison
| Month | Les Arcs (cm) | Megève (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| November | 97.8 | 50 |
| December | 141.8 | 83.7 |
| January | 136.9 | 83.1 |
| February | 76.8 | 55.8 |
| March | 103.5 | 63.9 |
| April | 62.6 | 31.9 |
Which Resort Gets More Snow?
Based on 10 years of data, Les Arcs receives more annual snowfall (716cm) compared to Megève (385cm) — a difference of 331cm per year. The best month for powder at Les Arcs is December (64% probability), while Megève's best is December (50% probability).
Snow History: 10 Winters of Data
This comparison draws on 10 consecutive winters of snowfall records (2015–2025) for each resort. Over that span, Les Arcs's snowiest month has been December, averaging 141.8cm but ranging from a lean 9cm in the driest winter to 242cm in the deepest — a swing that shows how much any single season can vary. At Megève, the snowiest month is December, averaging 83.7cm and spanning 2cm to 159cm across the record. Comparing these historical ranges, rather than a single season, is the most reliable way to judge which resort delivers more dependable snow for the dates you want to ski.