La Pierre Saint Martin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for La Pierre Saint Martin
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This is the Snow Forecast for La Pierre Saint Martin, France for 16 days from 26 April.
Updated 27 April 2025 08:37 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 23cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for La Pierre Saint Martin.
Forecast for today in La Pierre Saint Martin
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
up to 14cm New Snow
Rain showers, heavy drizzle, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,059m to 1,699m, with rain below.
Artouste-Fabrèges (near La Pierre Saint Martin) is reporting “Soft Snow” with 23cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
La Pierre Saint Martin Snow Report
Snow report from Artouste-Fabrèges (near La Pierre Saint Martin)
| Upper Snow Depths | 87cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 37cm |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Artouste-Fabrèges was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
La Pierre Saint Martin 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 2,200m | 1℃
 +14cm
| 2℃
 +9cm
| 6℃
 | 9℃
| 10℃
| 13℃
 | 16℃
|
| S F2 | E F3 | ||||||
| 1,850m | 3℃
+3cm
| 4℃
 +3cm
| 8℃
| 11℃
| 12℃
| 16℃
| 18℃
|
| NW F2 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,500m | 6℃
| 6℃
| 12℃
| 14℃
| 15℃
| 19℃
 | 20℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,059m | varying 1,769m | |||||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 6℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ | 15℃ | 19℃ | 20℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ |
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.
La Pierre Saint Martin 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 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
up to 14cm New Snow
Rain showers, heavy drizzle, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,059m to 1,699m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
27
up to 9cm New Snow
Snow at altitude first, rain showers then cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,769m to 1,629m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 14℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 15℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 19℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 20℃
Min 11℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for La Pierre Saint Martin, 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 La Pierre Saint Martin, 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.
La Pierre Saint Martin Snow Forecast updated at 08:37 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near La Pierre Saint Martin
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourette | 24cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Artouste-Fabrèges | 6cm | 6cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in La Pierre Saint Martin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to La Pierre Saint Martin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in La Pierre Saint Martin, 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 La Pierre Saint Martin 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 La Pierre Saint Martin 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 La Pierre Saint Martin 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.