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Puyvalador Snow History

Weather Forecast for Puyvalador at 2050m altitude

Issued: 7 pm 21 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Puyvalador snowsure?

The snowiest week in Puyvalador is week 2 of December. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 49cm of snowfall. Check out the Puyvalador 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 Puyvalador

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December21cm2.2 days
January23cm2.3 days
February11cm1.7 days
March13cm2.6 days
April9cm1.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Puyvalador during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Puyvalador is 6 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week.Puyvalador expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2050m, based on historical averages over the last 6 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2558m) is a little above the middle elevation of Puyvalador. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Puyvalador at the end of April but rain is more likely than snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Puyvalador during week four of April with average maximum temperature 3.8°C and minimum temperature 2.6°C at the middle elevation. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 14km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are not expected but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow occur on average one day every second year during this week each year. (BB) while fresh snow days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm conditions also happen on average one day every second year during this week every year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Puyvalador and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Puyvalador


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Puyvalador and (2007 – 2024)

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 Puyvalador 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 Puyvalador and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Puyvalador 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 Puyvalador and (2007 – 2024)

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 Puyvalador 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.