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Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Forecast - 5th May 2026

Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 05 May 2026 13:42 UTC

Snow Forecast for Cerdagne Puigmal

Snow and Weather from 5 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cerdagne Puigmal?

Cerdagne Puigmal Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,250m)
Next Snow Expected16 May
Next Snow Amount 1cm -
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days - -

Forecast for today in Cerdagne Puigmal

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

Snow unlikely

ClearFairLt DrizzleLight Snow

Clear sky first, fair then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.

Forecast times for Cerdagne Puigmal are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cerdagne Puigmal from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
05
Wed
06
Thu
07
Fri
08
Sat
09
Sun
10
Mon
11
WindSW F2SW F2
2,700m 8,858ft
3℃ 37°F
Snow
3℃ 37°F
Clear
+1cm
4℃ 39°F
Fair
4℃ 38°F
Cloud
4℃ 40°F
Cloud
+3cm +1in
5℃ 42°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Lt Drizzle
SW F2SW F2
2,250m 7,382ft
6℃ 43°F
Snow
6℃ 42°F
Clear
7℃ 44°F
Fair
6℃ 44°F
Cloud
7℃ 45°F
Cloud
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
4℃ 39°F
Lt Drizzle
1,800m 5,906ft
9℃ 48°F
Light Snow
8℃ 46°F
Clear
9℃ 47°F
Shwrs
9℃ 48°F
Cloud
9℃ 49°F
Cloud
11℃ 51°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 2,400m 7,874ft
to 1,969m 6,460ft

varying 2,292m 7,520ft
to 1,938m 6,358ft

2,323m 7,621ft

varying 2,415m 7,923ft
to 2,338m 7,671ft

Max Town 9℃ 48°F 8℃ 46°F 9℃ 47°F 9℃ 48°F 9℃ 49°F 11℃ 51°F 7℃ 44°F
Min Town 2℃ 35°F -2℃ 28°F 0℃ 32°F 0℃ 32°F 2℃ 35°F 2℃ 36°F 3℃ 37°F

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 Cerdagne Puigmal

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cerdagne Puigmal
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Puyvalador 5cm 2in 8cm 3in
Neiges Catalanes 1cm - 4cm 2in
Porté Puymorens 2cm 1in 4cm 2in
Ax les Thermes 1cm 1in 3cm 1in
Formiguères 1cm - 2cm 1in
La Molina 1cm - 1cm -
Masella 1cm - 1cm -
Ascou Pailhères- 1cm 1in

Snow Reliability

Cerdagne Puigmal typically enjoys excellent snow reliability, with average depths of around 100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cerdagne Puigmal

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