Grandvalira Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Grandvalira
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This is the Snow Forecast for Grandvalira, Andorra for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 21:32 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Grandvalira.
Forecast for today in Grandvalira
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Ax les Thermes (22km from Grandvalira) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Grandvalira Snow Report
Snow report from Ax les Thermes (22km from Grandvalira)
| Upper Snow Depths | 60cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Ax les Thermes was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Grandvalira 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NE F2 | SW F3 | NW F5 | E F4 | |||
| 2,640m | -3℃
| -1℃
| -4℃
+2cm
| -5℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 8℃
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | E F3 | |||||
| 2,085m | 0℃
| 2℃
| -1℃
+2cm
| -3℃
 +6cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 8℃
| 11℃
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,530m | 4℃
 | 6℃
| 4℃
| 0℃
+5cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 12℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,549m | varying 1,709m | 1,530m | 1,530m | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -5℃ | -3℃ | 5℃ |
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.
Grandvalira 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 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, light snow then snow showers at altitude, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,709m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
2cm to 5cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
1cm New Snow
Snow showers, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 12℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Grandvalira, Andorra 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 Grandvalira, on any given piste 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.
Grandvalira Snow Forecast updated at 21:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Grandvalira
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Escaldes | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Encamp | 1cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Ax les Thermes | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Soldeu / El Tarter | 2cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Ordino-Arcalís | 1cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Pas de la Casa / Grau Roig | 1cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Pal-Arinsal | - | 13cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Grandvalira
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Grandvalira, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Grandvalira, 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 Grandvalira 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 Grandvalira 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 Grandvalira 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.