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Valdres Snow Forecast - 21st May 2026

Valdres Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 May 2026 08:47 CDT

Snow Forecast for Valdres

Snow and Weather from 21 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Valdres Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Valdres?

Valdres Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (880m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Valdres.

Forecast for today in Valdres

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
21

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleShwrsLt DrizzleCloud

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

Forecast times for Valdres are in Oslo (Europe/Oslo) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Valdres from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Thu
21
Fri
22
Sat
23
Sun
24
Mon
25
Tue
26
Wed
27
WindSW F2W F2NW F3NW F3
1,060m
11℃
Lt Drizzle
14℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
9℃
Mixed
SW F2W F2NW F3NW F3
880m
12℃
Lt Drizzle
15℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
9℃
Fair
11℃
Mixed
SW F2W F2NW F3NW F3
700m
13℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
10℃
Fair
11℃
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town13℃16℃14℃13℃12℃10℃11℃
Min Town5℃3℃6℃4℃4℃2℃3℃

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 Reliability

Valdres enjoys reliable snow conditions, with a typical snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, visit J2Ski to ensure optimal skiing conditions throughout your visit.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Valdres

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