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Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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Portes du Soleil Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil

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This is the Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil, Switzerland for 16 days from 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 14:33 NZST.

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected18 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours7cm
Next 7 Days7cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Portes du Soleil.

Forecast for today in Portes du Soleil

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudShwrsCloud

Light rain showers first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,929m to 1,629m, with rain below.

Portes du Soleil has 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Portes du Soleil Snow Report

Snow report from Villars - Gryon (16km from Portes du Soleil)

Villars - Gryon Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths94cm
Lower Snow Depths5cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known

Portes du Soleil 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Wind
2,470m
-2℃
Mixed
+2cm
0℃
Snow
+5cm
2℃
Mixed
3℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Mixed
1,735m
3℃
Mixed
5℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Mixed
1,000m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Fair
13℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Storm
10℃
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 1,929m
to 1,629m

varying 2,169m
to 1,829m

Max Town5℃6℃11℃13℃10℃9℃10℃
Min Town1℃1℃3℃6℃5℃5℃5℃

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.

Portes du Soleil 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 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudShwrsCloud

Light rain showers first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,929m to 1,629m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 5cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain early, then light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,169m to 1,829m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairFairShwrsMixed

Fair, rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearShwrsCloud

Clear sky, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudStormLt Rain

Cloudy, thunderstorms, light rain showers later.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsStormFog

Cloudy first, rain showers then thunderstorms, fog later.

This Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil, Switzerland 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 Portes du Soleil, 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.

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast updated at 14:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Portes du Soleil

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Portes du Soleil
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Verbier15cm 33cm
Le Châble11cm 23cm
Nendaz12cm 19cm
Thyon les Collons8cm 8cm
La Tzoumaz4cm 4cm
Les Crosets3cm 4cm
Morgins3cm 4cm
Champoussin3cm 3cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Portes du Soleil

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