Puyvalador Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Puyvalador
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This is the Snow Forecast for Puyvalador, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 11:37 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 8in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Puyvalador.
Forecast for today in Puyvalador
Max 46°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,165ft to resort level.
Puyvalador has 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Puyvalador Snow Report
Snow report from Formiguères (3 miles from Puyvalador)
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |||
| 7,874ft | 38°F
 +1in
| 28°F
| 27°F
 +1in
| 43°F
 | 35°F
+2in
| 30°F
 +1in
| 38°F
|
| NW F3 | NW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | ||||
| 6,726ft | 42°F
+1in
| 32°F
| 32°F
+1in
| 47°F
| 40°F
+1in
| 34°F
+1in
| 42°F
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | ||||||
| 5,577ft | 46°F
| 40°F
| 41°F
| 54°F
| 46°F
| 39°F
| 46°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,165ft | 5,577ft | 5,577ft | varying 7,280ft | varying 5,968ft | ||
| Max Town | 46°F | 40°F | 41°F | 54°F | 46°F | 39°F | 46°F |
| Min Town | 30°F | 30°F | 28°F | 30°F | 31°F | 30°F | 31°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.
Puyvalador 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 46°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,165ft to resort level.
Max 40°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
New Snow
Cloudy early, then snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 41°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 54°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 46°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 2in New Snow
Clear sky, light rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,280ft to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,968ft to resort level.
Max 46°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair, rain showers, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Puyvalador, 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 Puyvalador, 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.
Puyvalador Snow Forecast updated at 11:37 PDT, next update expected 17:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Puyvalador
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerdagne Puigmal | 2in | 20in | |||||||
| Porté Puymorens | 3in | 16in | |||||||
| Neiges Catalanes | 1in | 14in | |||||||
| St Pierre dels Forcats | 2in | 13in | |||||||
| Ax les Thermes | 7in | 12in | |||||||
| Les Monts d'Olmes | 8in | 9in | |||||||
| Cambre d'Aze | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Font Romeu | 1in | 6in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Puyvalador
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Puyvalador, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Puyvalador, 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 Puyvalador 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 Puyvalador 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 Puyvalador 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.