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Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast - 6th 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, France for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 09:35 CDT.

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights
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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 9℃
Min 5℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudCloudCloud

Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.

Samoëns (10km from Portes du Soleil) is reporting “Spring Snow” with 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Portes du Soleil Snow Report

Snow report from Samoëns (10km from Portes du Soleil)

Samoëns Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths55cm
Lower Snow Depths2cm
Snow ConditionsSpring Snow
Last Snow
40cm of Snow - 17 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Portes du Soleil 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,470m
-2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+7cm
1℃
Snow
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Shwrs
9℃
Shwrs
1,685m
4℃
Fog
4℃
Light Snow
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
11℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Lt Rain
900m
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
16℃
Fair
18℃
Fair
18℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,909m
to 1,529m

varying 1,879m
to 1,699m

1,759m

Max Town9℃9℃10℃12℃16℃18℃18℃
Min Town5℃5℃4℃6℃6℃7℃9℃

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 9℃
Min 5℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudCloudCloud

Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 7cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainCloud

Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,909m to 1,529m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogCloudLt RainFair

Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, fair later.

Max 16℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairClear

Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil, 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 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 09:35 CDT, next update expected 12:00 CDT.

Snow Forecast near Portes du Soleil

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Portes du Soleil
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Chamonix14cm 30cm
Morgins10cm 11cm
La Clusaz4cm 5cm
Megève7cm 7cm
Champoussin4cm 6cm
Champéry5cm 6cm
Samoëns5cm 6cm
Avoriaz5cm 5cm

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.