SnowScopeAlps snow depth today: Bonneval-sur-Arc leads with 55 cm (3 November)
The most snow in the Alps is at Bonneval-sur-Arc: about 55 cm on the upper slopes, according to our snow model. Next come Schnalstal with 48 cm and La Grave with 46 cm. Our snow model shows 25,190 km² of snow-covered ground in the Alps today, with snow at 584 of 1,178 resorts.
Today's snow
The snow cover shrank from 37,780 km² on 1 November to 25,190 km² today, and our forecast gives 28,740 km² on 6 November.
Height matters: at Bonneval-sur-Arc, our model gives 15 cm at the top (2,948 m), 0 cm at mid-mountain (2,371 m) and 0 cm at the base (1,794 m).
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 55 cm | 4 cm | 14 cm | 2,948 m |
| Schnalstal | 48 cm | 2 cm | 1 cm | 3,200 m |
| La Grave | 46 cm | 1 cm | 28 cm | 3,543 m |
| Les Deux Alpes | 46 cm | 1 cm | 27 cm | 3,511 m |
| Orelle | 41 cm | 1 cm | 13 cm | 3,221 m |
What the stations measured
The Rosskar station (2,680 m) measured 32 cm of snow on the ground on 2 November. The Plattkopf station (2,220 m) measured 30 cm of snow on the ground on 2 November, with 8 cm of new snow in 24 hours. The Pian Camuno Roncaglia SCM2 station (600 m) measured 26 cm of snow on the ground on 1 November.
Resort numbers are model estimates for the upper slopes; station numbers are measurements at one point, on the date shown.
Is it a good start?
At 2,602 m on Schnalstal the season has not started yet: our model has no snow there today (usual for the date: 23 cm). Only 5 of the past 46 winters had as little.
At 3,369 m on La Grave the season has not started yet: our model has no snow there today (usual for the date: 20 cm). Only 11 of the past 46 winters had as little.
The next days
More snow is on the way: by 6 November our forecast gives 28 cm at La Grave, 27 cm at Les Deux Alpes and 14 cm at Bonneval-sur-Arc.
At Bonneval-sur-Arc, the freezing level reaches 2,100 m to 2,410 m on 3 November, so the lower slopes may get wet snow while the top stays wintry.
Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.
Tips for skiers
- Snow on the map does not mean a resort is open: check lifts and opening dates on the resort's website.
- Early-season snow is thin. Stay on open, groomed pistes: rocks and grass can hide just under the surface.
- Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
- Before you ski off-piste or go touring, read the official avalanche bulletin (links below).
- Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Bonneval-sur-Arc gets fresh snow.
About these numbers
Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 3 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.
Official avalanche bulletins: Météo-France BERA
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