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 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 14:37 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 16cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm |
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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 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky 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 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,640m | -4℃
 | -3℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
| 0℃
 +9cm
| -2℃
 | 1℃
| -2℃
+17cm
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,085m | 0℃
| 1℃
| 7℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 4℃
 | 1℃
+16cm
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,530m | 3℃
| 4℃
| 13℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
 | 3℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,549m | varying 1,549m | varying 2,299m | varying 1,669m | varying 2,109m | varying 2,019m | |
| Max Town | 3℃ | 4℃ | 13℃ | 10℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ |
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 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,549m to resort level.
Max 13℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 9cm New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,299m to 1,769m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fog later.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
3cm to 17cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,019m to resort level.
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 14:37 NZST, next update expected 17:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Grandvalira
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordino-Arcalís | 7cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Les Escaldes | 3cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Pal-Arinsal | - | 31cm | |||||||
| Pas de la Casa / Grau Roig | 1cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Encamp | 1cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Soldeu / El Tarter | 2cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Canillo | - | 23cm | |||||||
| La Molina | 1cm | 20cm |
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.