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Puyvalador Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2025

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Puyvalador Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Puyvalador

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Puyvalador, France for 16 days from 2 May.

Updated 02 May 2025 16:38 NZST.

Puyvalador Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected10 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Puyvalador.

Forecast for today in Puyvalador

Max 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Puyvalador has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Puyvalador Snow Report

Snow report from Les Angles (8km from Puyvalador)

Les Angles Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths100cm
Lower Snow Depths70cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Puyvalador 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Puyvalador from OpenMeteo
Fri
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
WindSW F4SW F3NW F2
2,400m
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
5℃
Mixed
SW F4SW F3NW F2
2,050m
13℃
Cloud
14℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
SW F3SW F2SW F2
1,700m
16℃
Cloud
17℃
Clear
15℃
Shwrs
11℃
Shwrs
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
7℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,229m
to 2,189m

varying 1,909m
to 1,849m

varying 1,769m
to 1,729m

Max Town16℃17℃15℃11℃7℃6℃7℃
Min Town8℃8℃6℃3℃1℃-1℃1℃

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.

Puyvalador 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 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 17℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedLt RainLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain showers, light drizzle later.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedCloudLt DrizzleCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to 2,189m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

FairMixedLt RainLight Snow

Fair first, clear spells then light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FogMixedCloudCloud

Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Puyvalador, 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 Puyvalador, 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.

Puyvalador Snow Forecast updated at 16:38 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Puyvalador

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Puyvalador
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Cerdagne Puigmal-18cm
St Pierre dels Forcats-9cm
Neiges Catalanes-7cm
Cambre d'Aze-6cm
Font Romeu-5cm
Porté Puymorens-5cm
Bolquère Pyrénées 2000-4cm
Les Angles-4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Puyvalador

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