Praz de Lys Sommand Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Praz de Lys Sommand
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This is the Snow Forecast for Praz de Lys Sommand, France for 16 days from 15 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 22:38 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 22cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Praz de Lys Sommand.
Forecast for today in Praz de Lys Sommand
Max 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light rain showers later.
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Updated 15 April 2025 22:39 AEST
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Praz de Lys Sommand over the next 2 days.
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Les Gets (8km from Praz de Lys Sommand) is reporting "Spring Snow".
Praz de Lys Sommand Snow Report
Snow report from Les Gets (8km from Praz de Lys Sommand)
| Upper Snow Depths | 75cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 3cm of Snow - 1 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Praz de Lys Sommand 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,980m | 8℃
| 4℃
 +9cm
| 0℃
+14cm
| 5℃
 +1cm
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
|
| 1,590m | 11℃
| 6℃
+3cm
| 3℃
+10cm
| 7℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
|
| 1,200m | 14℃
| 8℃
 | 5℃
| 9℃
| 14℃
| 12℃
 | 12℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,919m | varying 1,639m | varying 1,559m | ||||
| Max Town | 14℃ | 8℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 14℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 7℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ |
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.
Praz de Lys Sommand 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 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,419m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 14cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,639m to 1,279m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,559m to 1,469m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, light rain later.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Praz de Lys Sommand, 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 Praz de Lys Sommand, 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.
Praz de Lys Sommand Snow Forecast updated at 22:38 AEST, next update expected 04:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Praz de Lys Sommand
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 54cm | 63cm | |||||||
| Flaine | 47cm | 52cm | |||||||
| Les Houches | 42cm | 43cm | |||||||
| La Clusaz | 36cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Morzine | 33cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Avoriaz | 33cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Les Gets | 31cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Praz de Lys | 27cm | 28cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Praz de Lys Sommand
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Praz de Lys Sommand, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Praz de Lys Sommand, 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 Praz de Lys Sommand 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 Praz de Lys Sommand 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 Praz de Lys Sommand 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.