Capcir Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Capcir
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This is the Snow Forecast for Capcir, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 04:32 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 31cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Capcir.
Forecast for today in Capcir
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Capcir has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Capcir Snow Report
Snow report from Les Angles (7km from Capcir)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 70cm |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Les Angles was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Capcir 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | NW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 2,450m | -1℃
| -1℃
 | 4℃
| 1℃
 +13cm
| -1℃
 +4cm
| 2℃
| -1℃
 +14cm
|
| W F2 | NW F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,975m | 2℃
| 2℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 6℃
| 3℃
 +4cm
|
| W F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,500m | 5℃
| 7℃
| 14℃
| 11℃
+1cm
| 6℃
| 9℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,500m | varying 2,319m | varying 1,769m | varying 1,889m | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 7℃ | 14℃ | 11℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Capcir 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 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 14℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 11℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
1cm to 13cm New Snow
Rain showers first, drizzle then clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,319m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 4cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then thunderstorms, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,769m to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 14cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,889m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Capcir, France 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 Capcir, 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.
Capcir Snow Forecast updated at 04:32 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Capcir
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neiges Catalanes | 1cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Ax les Thermes | 7cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Ascou Pailhères | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Font Romeu | 1cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Formiguères | 1cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Les Angles | 1cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Capcir
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Capcir, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Capcir, 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 Capcir 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 Capcir 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 Capcir 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.