Les Menuires Snow Report
French Alps, France | 3,230m (10,598ft) elevation | Europe
Generated by PowderDays.app | February 27, 2026
Snow Conditions Summary
Les Menuires in French Alps, France sits at 3,230m (10,598ft) elevation and averages 577cm of annual snowfall based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025). During the ski season, Les Menuires receives approximately 515cm of snow. The best month for powder is December, averaging 116cm of snowfall with a 57% powder probability. The highest chance of fresh powder (15cm+ in any given week) occurs in December and January at 57%.
Key Statistics
| Location | French Alps, France |
| Elevation | 3,230m (10,598ft) |
| Coordinates | 45.3239, 6.5339 |
| Region | Europe |
| Annual Snowfall (avg) | 577cm |
| Ski Season Snowfall (avg) | 515cm |
| Best Month for Snow | December (116cm avg) |
| Peak Powder Probability | 57% in December and January |
| Data Period | 2015 -- 2025 (10 years) |
Monthly Snowfall During Ski Season
Average snowfall and powder probability by month, based on 10 years of historical data. Powder probability represents the chance of 15cm+ fresh snow in any given week.
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Record High | Record Low | Powder Prob. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 75cm | 148cm | 6cm | 43% |
| Dec | 116cm | 213cm | 8cm | 57% |
| Jan | 113cm | 287cm | 51cm | 52% |
| Feb | 66cm | 127cm | 6cm | 43% |
| Mar | 94cm | 189cm | 12cm | 41% |
| Apr | 52cm | 81cm | 6cm | 23% |
Best Time to Ski at Les Menuires
The best time to ski at Les Menuires is December and January, with 116cm average snowfall and 57% powder probability. Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data from PowderDays. The French Alps season runs from early December to late April. January and February provide the most reliable snowfall and coldest temperatures. Review PowderDays' long-range snowfall records to choose travel dates backed by a decade of observations.
Snow and Weather Conditions
The French Alps receive substantial snowfall from Atlantic and Mediterranean storm systems. High-altitude resorts benefit from reliable natural snow, while purpose-built ski stations ensure slope-side convenience. A lofty position in the mountains translates to reliable subzero conditions for much of winter. This altitude sweet-spot catches the brunt of incoming weather systems while keeping the base firm and well-preserved. Typical annual snowfall ranges from 6-10 metres, with a mid-season base depth often surpassing 2 metres.
What Makes Les Menuires Special
France hosts some of the world's largest interconnected ski areas (Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski, Portes du Soleil), offering hundreds of kilometres of marked pistes and extensive off-piste options. French ski culture is synonymous with gastronomy — expect Michelin-quality mountain restaurants, fine wines, raclette, and a relaxed, social approach to après-ski.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much snow does Les Menuires get per year?
Les Menuires logs between 6-12 metres of cumulative snowfall in a standard winter. Typical annual snowfall ranges from 6-10 metres, with a mid-season base depth often surpassing 2 metres. PowderDays compiles multi-season accumulation figures so you can see how annual totals trend at Les Menuires.
What is the best month to ski at Les Menuires?
January and February are generally the best months to ski at Les Menuires, as successive weather systems stack fresh layers on the slopes and freezing conditions keep the base crisp. The French Alps season runs from early December to late April. January and February provide the most reliable snowfall and coldest temperatures. PowderDays' archival records let you compare week-by-week totals and pinpoint the likeliest powder windows.
What is the snow like at Les Menuires?
The French Alps receive substantial snowfall from Atlantic and Mediterranean storm systems. High-altitude resorts benefit from reliable natural snow, while purpose-built ski stations ensure slope-side convenience. Thanks to an elevation of 3,230m (10,598ft), Les Menuires experiences bone-chilling altitudes where moisture content stays minimal and every flake falls impossibly light.
Can beginners ski at Les Menuires?
Les Menuires provides a full spectrum of runs suited to beginners, intermediates, and experts alike. France hosts some of the world's largest interconnected ski areas (Les 3 Vallées, Paradiski, Portes du Soleil), offering hundreds of kilometres of marked pistes and extensive off-piste options. Newcomers benefit from dedicated practice zones and professional instruction, while advanced visitors will relish the steep fall-lines, tight glades, and expansive unpatrolled terrain beyond the boundary.
What altitude is Les Menuires ski resort?
Perched at 3,230m (10,598ft) in the mountains of French Alps, France, Les Menuires enjoys a favourable altitude. A lofty position ensures plentiful natural accumulation and the cold needed to sustain top-quality coverage from December onward.
Data Sources and Methodology
All snowfall statistics for Les Menuires are based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025) from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (open-meteo.com), which provides ERA5 reanalysis data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Daily snowfall totals are queried at Les Menuires's coordinates (45.32, 6.53) and 3,230m elevation, then aggregated into monthly averages, record highs/lows, and powder probability scores. Powder probability represents the chance of receiving 15cm or more of fresh snow in any given week during that month.