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Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast - 14th May 2026

Portes du Soleil Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 14 May 2026 07:47 CDT

Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil

Snow and Weather from 14 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Portes du Soleil?

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,685m)
Next Snow Expected14 May
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours18cm
Next 7 Days18cm
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Forecast for today in Portes du Soleil

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
14

up to 9cm New Snow

DrizzleMixedMixedSnow

Drizzle, clear spells, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,100m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Portes du Soleil are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Thu
14		Fri
15		Sat
16		Sun
17		Mon
18		Tue
19		Wed
20
Wind
2,470m
-4℃
Snow
+9cm
-4℃
Snow
+5cm
-4℃
Snow
+7cm
1℃
Clear
0℃
Light Snow
+9cm
2℃
Cloud
6℃
Clear
1,685m
2℃
Snow
+9cm
1℃
Snow
+5cm
1℃
Snow
+4cm
6℃
Clear
5℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Cloud
11℃
Clear
900m
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Snow
+1cm
8℃
Light Snow
+1cm
14℃
Fair
12℃
Shwrs
16℃
Cloud
19℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,669m
to 1,100m

varying 1,562m
to 900m

varying 1,838m
to 900m

varying 2,454m
to 1,869m

Max Town7℃6℃8℃14℃12℃16℃19℃
Min Town3℃0℃0℃0℃4℃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.

Snow Forecast near Portes du Soleil

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Portes du Soleil
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Morzine21cm 28cm
Morgins23cm 25cm
Morillon21cm 23cm
Champoussin21cm 22cm
Champéry21cm 22cm
Les Crosets22cm 22cm
Chamonix19cm 22cm
Châtel21cm 22cm

Snow Reliability

Portes du Soleil typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth ranging from 100 to 300 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall updates, visit J2Ski.

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.