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Puyvalador Snow Forecast - 30th April 2026

Puyvalador Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 30 April 2026 14:40 CDT

Snow Forecast for Puyvalador

Snow and Weather from 30 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Puyvalador Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Puyvalador?

Puyvalador Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,050m)
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Forecast for today in Puyvalador

Max 14℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudLt DrizzleFair

Clear sky first, cloudy then light drizzle, fair later.

Forecast times for Puyvalador are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Puyvalador from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Thu
30
Fri
01
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
WindSW F3SW F2
2,400m
7℃
Shwrs
7℃
Lt Drizzle
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Drizzle
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Snow
SW F3SW F2
2,050m
10℃
Shwrs
9℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Drizzle
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Shwrs
SW F3SW F2
1,700m
14℃
Shwrs
13℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
12℃
Lt Drizzle
8℃
Lt Drizzle
8℃
Shwrs
Snow Line

2,315m

varying 2,208m
to 1,854m

2,192m

Max Town14℃13℃13℃14℃12℃8℃8℃
Min Town6℃4℃6℃5℃3℃3℃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.

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Snow Forecast near Puyvalador

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Puyvalador
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Cerdagne Puigmal-3cm
Ax les Thermes1cm 1cm
Neiges Catalanes-1cm
Porté Puymorens-1cm
St Pierre dels Forcats-1cm

Snow Reliability

Puyvalador enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 90 cm during the peak season. Regular snowfall ensures great skiing, but for the latest snow updates, check J2Ski for the most accurate information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Puyvalador

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