Prapoutel Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Prapoutel
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This is the Snow Forecast for Prapoutel, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:38 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6in |
| Next 48 Hours | 15in |
| Next 7 Days | 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Prapoutel.
Forecast for today in Prapoutel
Max 59°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Light rain, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 April 2025 15:39 PDT
Powder Possible :- 14in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Prapoutel over the next 2 days.
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Prapoutel Snow Report
Snow report from Vaujany (8 miles from Prapoutel)
| Upper Snow Depths | 85in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 12in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
Prapoutel 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 7,874ft | 43°F
| 36°F
 +7in
| 26°F
 +9in
| 39°F
 | 42°F
| 41°F
| 37°F
|
| SE F3 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 6,152ft | 49°F
| 42°F
+6in
| 32°F
+8in
| 45°F
| 48°F
| 47°F
| 44°F
|
| 4,429ft | 59°F
| 44°F
| 35°F
+8in
| 48°F
| 53°F
| 53°F
 | 51°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,051ft | varying 4,557ft | 4,429ft | varying 6,788ft | |||
| Max Town | 59°F | 44°F | 35°F | 48°F | 53°F | 53°F | 51°F |
| Min Town | 43°F | 34°F | 32°F | 33°F | 42°F | 40°F | 38°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.
Prapoutel Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 59°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Light rain, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7in New Snow
Fog first, snow at altitude then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,051ft to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
8in to 9in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 4,557ft to resort level.
Max 48°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 53°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 53°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
New Snow
Light rain first, clear sky then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 6,788ft to 5,738ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Prapoutel, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Prapoutel, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Prapoutel Snow Forecast updated at 13:38 PDT, next update expected 19:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Prapoutel
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 22in | 28in | |||||||
| Valloire | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 18in | 25in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 17in | 22in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 15in | 18in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 14in | 17in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 16in | 17in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Prapoutel
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Prapoutel, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Prapoutel, 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 Prapoutel 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 Prapoutel 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 Prapoutel 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.