Espace Lumière Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Espace Lumière
This is the Snow and Weather for Espace Lumière from 18 February.
Updated 18 February 2026 19:41 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Espace Lumière.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Espace Lumière Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Espace Lumière?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm 4in |
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Forecast for today in Espace Lumière
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 18°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Espace Lumière are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Espace Lumière has up to 10cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Espace Lumière Snow Report
Snow report from Les Orres ( 23km 15 miles from Espace Lumière)
| Upper Snow Depths | 170cm 67in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 130cm 51in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Ski area reported to be open, with 35 runs available.
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| Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | |
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| Wind | W F2 | ||||||
| 2,600m 8,530ft | -3℃ 27°F
| -6℃ 21°F
 +9cm +4in
| -2℃ 28°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
 | 4℃ 39°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 4℃ 40°F
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| W F2 | |||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 1℃ 34°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+9cm +4in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 47°F
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| W F2 | |||||||
| 1,400m 4,593ft | 5℃ 41°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+7cm +3in
| 6℃ 42°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,462m 4,797ft | 1,400m 4,593ft | |||||
| Max Town | 5℃ 41°F | 2℃ 35°F | 6℃ 42°F | 10℃ 49°F | 12℃ 53°F | 10℃ 50°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | -8℃ 18°F | -1℃ 30°F | -4℃ 25°F | -5℃ 22°F | -2℃ 29°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 33°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Espace Lumière
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crévoux | 13cm 5in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 11cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Risoul | 11cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Vars | 11cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Le Grand Puy | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| La Foux d'Allos | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Pra Loup | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500) | 9cm 3in | 9cm 3in |
Snow Reliability
The resort typically enjoys a solid snow cover, with average depths ranging from 50 to 200 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, it's recommended to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Espace Lumière
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Espace Lumière, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Espace Lumière, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Espace Lumière is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Espace Lumière will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Espace Lumière for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.