Portes du Soleil Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil
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This is the Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 03:33 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Portes du Soleil.
Forecast for today in Portes du Soleil
Max 48°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 5in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,886ft to 5,574ft, with rain below.
Samoëns (7 miles from Portes du Soleil) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 6in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Portes du Soleil Snow Report
Snow report from Samoëns (7 miles from Portes du Soleil)
| Upper Snow Depths | 22in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 1in |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 16in of Snow - 17 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Portes du Soleil 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 8,104ft | 30°F
 +5in
| 29°F
 | 32°F
+1in
| 34°F
| 38°F
| 40°F
 | 43°F
 |
| 5,528ft | 39°F
| 39°F
 | 41°F
| 43°F
| 47°F
| 51°F
| 53°F
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| 2,953ft | 48°F
| 47°F
| 46°F
| 49°F
| 53°F
| 58°F
| 61°F
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| Snow Line | varying 6,886ft | varying 7,411ft | varying 6,821ft | varying 6,230ft | |||
| Max Town | 48°F | 47°F | 46°F | 49°F | 53°F | 58°F | 61°F |
| Min Town | 42°F | 42°F | 43°F | 42°F | 43°F | 42°F | 45°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.
Portes du Soleil 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 48°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 5in New Snow
Rain showers first, light rain then light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,886ft to 5,574ft, with rain below.
Max 47°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 7,411ft to 7,051ft, with rain below.
Max 46°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,821ft to 5,410ft, with rain below.
Max 49°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, fog later.
Max 53°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
Max 58°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Max 61°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil, 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 Portes du Soleil, 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.
Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast updated at 03:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Portes du Soleil
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Portes du Soleil
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Portes du Soleil, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Portes du Soleil, 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 Portes du Soleil 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 Portes du Soleil 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 Portes du Soleil 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.