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Pelvoux-La Vallouise resort snow
Lat Long: 44.86° N 6.49° E
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Pelvoux-La Vallouise Snow History

Weather Forecast for Pelvoux-La Vallouise at 1776m altitude

Issued: 7 pm 10 May 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Pelvoux-La Vallouise: 1.0cm on Thu 14th  (after 9 PM)

Is Pelvoux-La Vallouise snowsure?

The snowiest week in Pelvoux-La Vallouise is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 31cm of snowfall. Check out the Pelvoux-La Vallouise Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Pelvoux-La Vallouise

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December21cm2.5 days
January21cm2.6 days
February19cm2.9 days
March18cm2.7 days
April8cm1.7 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Pelvoux-La Vallouise during May (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of May for Pelvoux-La Vallouise is 1 cm. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Pelvoux-La Vallouise prevailing weather and snow conditions during the second week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1776m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2831m) is far above the middle elevation of Pelvoux-La Vallouise. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the second week of May but unfortunately expect four rainy days this week in a typical year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Pelvoux-La Vallouise during week two of May with average maximum temperature 7.9°C and minimum temperature 6.0°C at the middle elevation. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Pelvoux-La Vallouise and (2007 – 2026).

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Summer

Pelvoux-La Vallouise


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Pelvoux-La Vallouise and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Pelvoux-La Vallouise are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Pelvoux-La Vallouise and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Pelvoux-La Vallouise are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Pelvoux-La Vallouise and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Pelvoux-La Vallouise are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.