Natural snow in November
Alpe d'Huez snow in November
November is hit and miss for natural snow at Alpe d'Huez: mid-mountain was snow-sure in only 11 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Alpe d’Huez in November?
Sometimes. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 64% of November days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late November for snow at Alpe d’Huez?
Late November has been surer: 81% against 48% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Alpe d’Huez in November?
11 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of November days. Thirty winters show how much one season differs from the next; how winters have changed is covered by the long record.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.