Pal-Arinsal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Pal-Arinsal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Pal-Arinsal, Andorra for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 21:37 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 31cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Pal-Arinsal.
Forecast for today in Pal-Arinsal
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Canillo (10km from Pal-Arinsal) is reporting “Spring Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Pal-Arinsal Snow Report
Snow report from Canillo (10km from Pal-Arinsal)
| Upper Snow Depths | 140cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 140cm |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 1cm of Snow - 2 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Canillo was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Pal-Arinsal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 2,560m | -2℃
 | -1℃
| 4℃
| 0℃
 +13cm
| -2℃
 | 2℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+17cm
|
| W F2 | SW F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 2,030m | 2℃
| 3℃
 | 8℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
 +10cm
|
| 1,500m | 6℃
| 7℃
| 13℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
 | 5℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,449m | varying 1,939m | varying 2,109m | varying 1,949m | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 7℃ | 13℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Pal-Arinsal 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 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 13cm New Snow
Light drizzle first, rain showers then drizzle, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,449m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, fog later.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to 2,099m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
1cm to 17cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Pal-Arinsal, Andorra 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 Pal-Arinsal, 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.
Pal-Arinsal Snow Forecast updated at 21:37 CDT, next update expected 00:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Pal-Arinsal
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espot Esqui | - | 48cm | |||||||
| Les Escaldes | 3cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Vallnord | - | 31cm | |||||||
| Pas de la Casa / Grau Roig | 1cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Grandvalira | 2cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Soldeu / El Tarter | 2cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Canillo | - | 23cm | |||||||
| Ax les Thermes | 6cm | 16cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Pal-Arinsal
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Pal-Arinsal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Pal-Arinsal, 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 Pal-Arinsal 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 Pal-Arinsal 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 Pal-Arinsal 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.