Porté Puymorens Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Porté Puymorens
This is the Snow and Weather for Porté Puymorens from 18 January.
Updated 18 January 2026 09:09 PST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Porté Puymorens.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Porté Puymorens Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Porté Puymorens?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9in |
| Next 7 Days | 15in |
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Forecast for today in Porté Puymorens
Max 37°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
18
3in New Snow
Heavy snow first, heavy snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,702ft to resort level (5,249ft).
Forecast times for Porté Puymorens are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 18 January 2026 12:12 PST
Powder Possible :- 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Porté Puymorens over the next 2 days.
Font Romeu (11 miles from Porté Puymorens) is reporting "Hard(High), Soft Snow(Low)".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Porté Puymorens Snow Report
Snow report from Font Romeu (11 miles from Porté Puymorens)
| Upper Snow Depths | 89in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 22in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard High Soft Snow Low |
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| Last Snow | 11 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Font Romeu was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Porté Puymorens 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | ||||||
| 8,202ft | 28°F
+3in
| 25°F
 +2in
| 25°F
+4in
| 26°F
 | 21°F
+2in
| 22°F
| 23°F
 +1in
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 6,726ft | 32°F
+2in
| 29°F
+2in
| 29°F
+4in
| 30°F
| 26°F
+2in
| 27°F
| 28°F
+1in
|
| 5,249ft | 37°F
+3in
| 35°F
 +1in
| 35°F
+4in
| 36°F
| 33°F
+1in
| 34°F
| 33°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,702ft | varying 5,453ft | 5,249ft | 5,249ft | 5,249ft | ||
| Max Town | 37°F | 35°F | 35°F | 36°F | 33°F | 34°F | 33°F |
| Min Town | 28°F | 22°F | 26°F | 19°F | 25°F | 21°F | 20°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 Porté Puymorens
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerdagne Puigmal | 20in | 22in | |||||||
| Formiguères | 18in | 22in | |||||||
| Bolquère Pyrénées 2000 | 19in | 21in | |||||||
| Puyvalador | 13in | 20in | |||||||
| La Quillane | 16in | 20in | |||||||
| Mijanès-Donezan | 12in | 20in | |||||||
| Ascou Pailhères | 12in | 19in | |||||||
| Camurac | 8in | 19in |
Snow Reliability
Porté Puymorens typically enjoys a reliable snow cover, with an average depth of 80-120 cm during the peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Porté Puymorens
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Porté Puymorens, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Porté Puymorens, 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 Porté Puymorens 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 Porté Puymorens 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 Porté Puymorens 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.