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Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Forecast - 5th May 2026

Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 06 May 2026 01:42 NZST

Snow Forecast for Cerdagne Puigmal

Snow and Weather from 5 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cerdagne Puigmal?

Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,250m)
Next Snow Expected16 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-

Forecast for today in Cerdagne Puigmal

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

Snow unlikely

ClearFairLt DrizzleLight Snow

Clear sky first, fair then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.

Forecast times for Cerdagne Puigmal are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cerdagne Puigmal from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
05		Wed
06		Thu
07		Fri
08		Sat
09		Sun
10		Mon
11
WindSW F2SW F2
2,700m
3℃
Snow
3℃
Clear
+1cm
4℃
Fair
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+3cm
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Lt Drizzle
SW F2SW F2
2,250m
6℃
Snow
6℃
Clear
7℃
Fair
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Drizzle
1,800m
9℃
Light Snow
8℃
Clear
9℃
Shwrs
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 2,400m
to 1,969m

varying 2,292m
to 1,938m

2,323m

varying 2,415m
to 2,338m

Max Town9℃8℃9℃9℃9℃11℃7℃
Min Town2℃-2℃0℃0℃2℃2℃3℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Cerdagne Puigmal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cerdagne Puigmal
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Puyvalador5cm 8cm
Neiges Catalanes1cm 4cm
Porté Puymorens2cm 4cm
Ax les Thermes1cm 3cm
Formiguères1cm 2cm
La Molina1cm 1cm
Masella1cm 1cm
Ascou Pailhères-1cm

Snow Reliability

Cerdagne Puigmal typically enjoys excellent snow reliability, with average depths of around 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cerdagne Puigmal

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cerdagne Puigmal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cerdagne Puigmal, 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 Cerdagne Puigmal 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 Cerdagne Puigmal 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 Cerdagne Puigmal 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.