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Valdres Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Valdres Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 13 April 2026 01:46 NZST

Snow Forecast for Valdres

Snow and Weather from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Valdres Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Valdres?

Valdres Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (880m)
Next Snow Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days3cm

Forecast for today in Valdres

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

1cm to 2cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level (700m).

Forecast times for Valdres are in Oslo (Europe/Oslo) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Valdres from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
WindSE F2SE F2SE F2
1,060m
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Drizzle
6℃
Cloud
SE F2SE F2SE F2
880m
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Cloud
SE F2SE F2SE F2
700m
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Drizzle
8℃
Cloud
Snow Line

700m

700m

700m

700m

700m

Max Town0℃4℃4℃6℃5℃6℃8℃
Min Town-3℃-1℃-1℃0℃-1℃0℃-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.

Snow Forecast near Valdres

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Valdres
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Hemsedal10cm 15cm
Beitostølen7cm 10cm
Aurdal Fagernes Vaset3cm 5cm
Gol3cm 3cm
Valdres Alpinsenter Aurdal2cm 3cm

Snow Reliability

Valdres enjoys reliable snow conditions, with a typical snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, visit J2Ski to ensure optimal skiing conditions throughout your visit.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Valdres

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