SnowScopeAlps snow depth today: Terenten leads with 73 cm (4 November)
The most snow in the Alps is at Terenten: about 73 cm on the upper slopes, according to our snow model. Next come Speikboden with 50 cm and Les Deux Alpes with 45 cm. Our snow model shows 43,150 km² of snow-covered ground in the Alps today, with snow at 760 of 1,178 resorts.
Where the snow is today
The snow cover grew from 36,920 km² on 2 November to 43,150 km² today, and our forecast gives 31,110 km² on 7 November.
| Resort | Snow depth | New snow, 72 h | Coming, next days | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terenten | 73 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 1,381 m |
| Speikboden | 50 cm | 0 cm | 1 cm | 2,398 m |
| Les Deux Alpes | 45 cm | 2 cm | 24 cm | 3,511 m |
| Bonneval-sur-Arc | 42 cm | 9 cm | 15 cm | 2,948 m |
| La Grave | 42 cm | 3 cm | 28 cm | 3,543 m |
Measured on the ground
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.
Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.
Compared with past winters
At 2,397 m on Les Deux Alpes the season has not started yet: our model has no snow there today (usual for the date: 8 cm). Only 8 of the past 46 winters had as little.
What is coming next
More snow is on the way: by 7 November our forecast gives 28 cm at La Grave, 24 cm at Les Deux Alpes and 15 cm at Bonneval-sur-Arc.
At Terenten, the freezing level reaches 1,910 m to 2,970 m on 5 November, above the top of the resort (1,381 m): rain or wet snow is possible on every slope that day.
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 Terenten 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 4 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: EAWS (Alps)
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