A significant early-season snowfall swept across parts of the Alps overnight, bringing fresh snow to 12 of the 171 ski areas tracked by Nivosola. The biggest winner is Les Orres, which recorded a impressive 14 cm of new snow in just 24 hours. With major snowfall forecasts locked in for the coming week, the 2026-2027 ski season is off to a promising start.
In short
- Fresh snow (at least 2 cm in 24h) recorded in 12 out of 171 tracked ski areas
- Maximum fresh snow in 24 hours: 14 cm at Les Orres
- Espace Lumière close behind with 11 cm fresh snow
- Breuil-Cervinia adds 6 cm, Tignes - Val d'Isère and Les Trois Vallées each receive 4 cm
- Les Trois Vallées leads the 7-day outlook with 113 cm of expected snowfall
Where the most snow fell
The French Alps are the clear frontrunner this morning. Les Orres tops the charts with 14 cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours and a snow base of 13 cm, making it the standout destination of the day. Espace Lumière is not far behind, registering 11 cm of new snow and a base of 10 cm.
Across the border in Italy, Breuil-Cervinia picked up 6 cm of fresh snow, bringing its base to 6 cm. The French national park area of Nationaal park Les Ecrins added 5 cm, while Les 3 Vallées and Tignes - Val d'Isère both registered 4 cm. Austria is also on the board: Obergurgl-Hochgurgl received 2 cm of fresh snow on top of an existing 7 cm base. Up north, Lapland already holds an 11 cm base and added another 3 cm overnight.
| Ski area | Fresh snow 24h | Snow base |
|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 14 cm | 13 cm |
| Espace Lumière | 11 cm | 10 cm |
| Breuil-Cervinia | 6 cm | 6 cm |
| Nationaal park Les Ecrins | 5 cm | 4 cm |
| Les Trois Vallées | 4 cm | 4 cm |
| Tignes - Val d'Isère | 4 cm | 4 cm |
| Les 3 Vallées | 4 cm | 5 cm |
| Obergurgl-Hochgurgl | 2 cm | 7 cm |
Snow at lower altitudes
It is worth noting that a few areas are carrying snow even at relatively low elevations. Oberinntal has slopes starting around 1,070 m with a base of 13 cm and picked up 1 cm in the last 24 hours. Further north, østlandet holds an 11 cm base on slopes that begin as low as 500 m, though no fresh snow fell there in the past 24 hours. Early-season snow at these altitudes is an encouraging sign for the weeks ahead.
What is coming in the next 7 days
Buckle up. The 7-day snowfall forecast is extraordinary for several key areas. Les Trois Vallées is forecast to receive a massive 113 cm of snow, while Tignes - Val d'Isère is not far behind at 106 cm. Les 3 Vallées can expect 86 cm, and both Le Grand Domaine and Arlberg Skiregion are forecast to receive 53 cm each. If these totals verify, the 2026-2027 ski season will be off to one of its strongest November starts in years.
Check the current snow situation across all 171 tracked areas on the live snow depth map. All snowfall and forecast data in this update is sourced from Open-Meteo.
Frequently asked questions
How much fresh snow fell in the Alps on 15 November 2026?
Up to 14 cm of fresh snow fell in 24 hours, recorded at Les Orres. In total, 12 of the 171 tracked ski areas received at least 2 cm of new snow.
Which ski area has the most snow right now on 15 November 2026?
Les Orres recorded the highest fresh snowfall with 14 cm in the last 24 hours and a snow base of 13 cm. Espace Lumière follows with 11 cm fresh snow and a 10 cm base.
When does the ski season start and which areas look most promising?
The season is just getting started in mid-November. Les Trois Vallées and Tignes - Val d'Isère are the most promising areas, with up to 113 cm and 106 cm of snow expected in the next 7 days respectively.
