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Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2026

Portes du Soleil Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 03 May 2026 17:41 AEST

Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil

Snow and Weather from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Portes du Soleil?

Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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Forecast for today in Portes du Soleil

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for Portes du Soleil are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
Thu
07
Fri
08
Sat
09
Wind
2,470m
1℃
Mixed
-1℃
Mixed
+4cm
-2℃
Mixed
+3cm
-3℃
Mixed
+8cm
-3℃
Mixed
+6cm
-2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Mixed
1,735m
6℃
Mixed
3℃
Mixed
+2cm
3℃
Mixed
+2cm
2℃
Mixed
+5cm
2℃
Mixed
+5cm
3℃
Mixed
4℃
Mixed
1,000m
11℃
Cloud
8℃
Light Snow
8℃
Mixed
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
7℃
Snow
+3cm
8℃
Fair
9℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,031m
to 1,031m

varying 1,723m
to 1,000m

varying 1,692m
to 1,000m

1,000m

Max Town11℃8℃8℃7℃7℃8℃9℃
Min Town2℃1℃1℃-2℃0℃-2℃2℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Portes du Soleil

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Portes du Soleil
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Verbier17cm 49cm
Le Châble16cm 32cm
Villars - Gryon6cm 18cm
Nendaz5cm 17cm
Thyon les Collons-10cm
Morgins3cm 9cm
Champoussin2cm 8cm
Champéry2cm 8cm

Snow Reliability

Portes du Soleil typically enjoys good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 200 cm in winter. Snowfall can vary, but the extensive snowmaking facilities ensure great conditions; check J2Ski for the latest updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Portes du Soleil

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Portes du Soleil, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Portes du Soleil, 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 Portes du Soleil 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 Portes du Soleil 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 Portes du Soleil 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.