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Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast - 1st October 2026

Portes du Soleil Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 01 October 2026 01:45 BST

Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil

Snow and Weather from 1 October.

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)
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Forecast for today in Portes du Soleil

Max 19℃ 67°F
Min 15℃ 58°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ 58°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 67°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
01

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudLt DrizzleCloud

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

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
01
Fri
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Wind
2,470m 8,104ft
10℃ 50°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Lt Drizzle
9℃ 48°F
Shwrs
7℃ 44°F
Lt Drizzle
9℃ 48°F
Shwrs
10℃ 50°F
Fair
12℃ 54°F
Clear
1,685m 5,528ft
16℃ 60°F
Cloud
16℃ 60°F
Lt Drizzle
15℃ 58°F
Shwrs
12℃ 54°F
Lt Drizzle
14℃ 58°F
Shwrs
16℃ 60°F
Fair
18℃ 64°F
Clear
900m 2,953ft
19℃ 67°F
Shwrs
18℃ 64°F
Cloud
18℃ 65°F
Cloud
16℃ 61°F
Drizzle
18℃ 65°F
Lt Drizzle
20℃ 68°F
Shwrs
21℃ 70°F
Fair
Snow Line
Max Town 19℃ 67°F 18℃ 64°F 18℃ 65°F 16℃ 61°F 18℃ 65°F 20℃ 68°F 21℃ 70°F
Min Town 15℃ 58°F 13℃ 56°F 11℃ 52°F 13℃ 55°F 11℃ 51°F 10℃ 50°F 10℃ 49°F

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
Chamonix 5cm 2in 45cm 18in
Flaine- 8cm 3in
Morillon- 8cm 3in
La Clusaz- 7cm 3in
Samoëns- 7cm 3in
Morzine- 6cm 2in
Megève- 5cm 2in
Avoriaz- 4cm 2in

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.