Le Grand Puy Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Le Grand Puy
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This is the Snow Forecast for Le Grand Puy, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 06:32 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 17 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 1cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Le Grand Puy.
Forecast for today in Le Grand Puy
Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain, light rain later.
Le Grand Puy has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Le Grand Puy Snow Report
Snow report from Les Orres (24km from Le Grand Puy)
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Le Grand Puy 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | SE F2 | S F2 | ||||
| 1,800m | 6℃
| 4℃
 +1cm
| 8℃
 | 8℃
| 6℃
 | 8℃
| 7℃
|
| NW F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,550m | 7℃
| 6℃
+1cm
| 11℃
 | 10℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
|
| NW F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,300m | 8℃
| 8℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,679m | ||||||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Le Grand Puy 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 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain, light rain later.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,679m to 1,329m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Rain first, clear sky then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Le Grand Puy, 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 Le Grand Puy, 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.
Le Grand Puy Snow Forecast updated at 06:32 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Le Grand Puy
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Foux d'Allos | 39cm | 43cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 35cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Vars | 34cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Crévoux | 21cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500) | 23cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Le Sauze Super Sauze | 25cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Saint-Léger-Les-Mélèzes | 23cm | 23cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Le Grand Puy
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Le Grand Puy, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Le Grand Puy, 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 Le Grand Puy 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 Le Grand Puy 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 Le Grand Puy 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.