Is Puy St Vincent snowsure?

The snowiest week in Puy St Vincent is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.8 snowy days during this week with 39cm of snowfall. Check out the Puy St Vincent 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 Puy St Vincent

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December26cm2.8 days
January22cm2.6 days
February21cm3.2 days
March20cm3.1 days
April13cm2.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Puy St Vincent during May (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of May for Puy St Vincent is 2 cm. There are typically 0.5 snowy days during this week. Puy St Vincent prevailing weather and snow conditions during the last week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2075m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3120m) is well above the mid altitude of Puy St Vincent. A day with snowfall occurs on average every second year during the last week of May but it rains much more frequently, with rain falling on three or four days during this particular week of May. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 4cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Puy St Vincent during week four of May with average maximum temperature 7.7°C and minimum temperature 5.8°C at the mid altitude. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Puy St Vincent and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Puy St Vincent


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Puy St Vincent and (2007 – 2022)

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 Puy St Vincent 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 Puy St Vincent and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Puy St Vincent 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 Puy St Vincent and (2007 – 2022)

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 Puy St Vincent 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.