Laye snow report
Laye
Laye ski resort in Hautes-Alpes offers a variety of ski runs suited for all skill levels. For intermediate skiers, the blue run of "Grand Clot" is recommended, while the "Pousterle" is ideal for beginners. An interesting fact about Laye is that it was once a popular destination for tuberculosis patients seeking treatment in the early 1900s. For après ski, the cozy bar Le Refuge is a local favorite, serving up delicious hot chocolate and traditional French cuisine. Overall, Laye is a charming ski resort with great slopes and a unique history.
Terrain mix: The Laye ski resort in France is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, near the town of Gap. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including the Ecrins, Queyras, and Devoluy ranges.
The Laye ski resort offers a variety of mountain aspects, including north-facing slopes that provide excellent snow conditions, south-facing slopes that offer sunny and warm skiing days, and east and west-facing slopes that provide a mix of sun and shade throughout the day.
The resort also features a variety of terrain, from gentle beginner slopes to challenging black diamond runs, making it a popular destination for skiers of all levels. Additionally, the resort offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque French countryside.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Laye -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Laye in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Laye reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Laye
Where does the snow data for Laye come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Laye?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Laye?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Laye.