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, Switzerland for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 17:35 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 56cm 22in |
| Next 7 Days | 62cm 25in |
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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 4℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 21cm up to 8in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,229m 7,313ft to 1,429m 4,688ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:40 BST
Powder Possible :- 17cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Portes du Soleil over the next 2 days.
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Portes du Soleil Snow Report
Snow report from Villars - Gryon ( 16km 10 miles from Portes du Soleil)
| Upper Snow Depths | 94cm 37in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 29 March |
Portes du Soleil 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,470m 8,104ft | 2℃ 35°F
 +21cm +8in
| -4℃ 26°F
+34cm +14in
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 36°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
| 1℃ 34°F
|
| 1,735m 5,692ft | 6℃ 43°F
+6cm +2in
| 1℃ 34°F
+11cm +4in
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 42°F
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 4℃ 40°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 | 8℃ 46°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,229m 7,313ft | varying 1,679m 5,509ft | 1,679m 5,509ft | varying 2,209m 7,247ft | 1,789m 5,869ft | varying 2,169m 7,116ft | |
| Max Town | 4℃ 40°F | 0℃ 32°F | 8℃ 46°F | 11℃ 51°F | 9℃ 49°F | 7℃ 45°F | 9℃ 48°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 30°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 32°F | 4℃ 39°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 32°F | 3℃ 37°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.
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 4℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 21cm up to 8in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,229m 7,313ft to 1,429m 4,688ft , with rain below.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -1℃ 30°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 34cm up to 14in New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,679m 5,509ft to 1,419m 4,656ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fog first, cloudy then fair, clear spells later.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,209m 7,247ft to 1,809m 5,935ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog, fair, cloudy later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil, Switzerland 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 17:35 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Portes du Soleil
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Châble | 62cm 25in | 68cm 27in | |||||||
| Verbier | 60cm 24in | 65cm 25in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 55cm 22in | 57cm 23in | |||||||
| La Tzoumaz | 54cm 21in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Morgins | 50cm 20in | 52cm 21in | |||||||
| Champéry | 51cm 20in | 51cm 20in | |||||||
| Champoussin | 49cm 19in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Les Crosets | 44cm 17in | 47cm 18in |
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.