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 21 May.
Updated 20 May 2025 17:33 PDT.
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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 58°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Cerdagne Puigmal (near Puyvalador) is reporting “Ski Area CLOSED for Season” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Puyvalador Snow Report
Snow report from Cerdagne Puigmal (near Puyvalador)
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area CLOSED for Season |
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Puyvalador 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 7,874ft | 47°F
| 35°F
 | 37°F
 | 44°F
| 51°F
 | 52°F
| 56°F
|
| NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 6,726ft | 51°F
| 39°F
 | 42°F
| 48°F
| 55°F
| 56°F
| 60°F
|
| S F2 | NW F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 5,577ft | 58°F
| 45°F
 | 50°F
| 56°F
| 56°F
| 54°F
| 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,985ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 58°F | 45°F | 50°F | 56°F | 56°F | 54°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 35°F | 37°F | 36°F | 37°F | 38°F | 42°F | 40°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 58°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 45°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
New Snow
Drizzle, rain showers, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 6,985ft to 6,460ft, with rain below.
Max 50°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 56°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 56°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 54°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 57°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then 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 17:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Puyvalador
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.