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Formiguères Snow Forecast - 17th April 2026

Formiguères Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 17 April 2026 12:46 UTC

Snow Forecast for Formiguères

Snow and Weather from 17 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Formiguères Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Formiguères?

Formiguères Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,950m)
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Forecast for today in Formiguères

Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

FairMixedClearCloud

Fair first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Formiguères from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
WindSW F2
2,400m 7,874ft
10℃ 49°F
Fair
11℃ 51°F
Cloud
7℃ 45°F
Clear
6℃ 43°F
Clear
8℃ 47°F
Shwrs
13℃ 55°F
Shwrs
12℃ 53°F
Shwrs
SW F2
1,950m 6,398ft
13℃ 54°F
Fair
13℃ 56°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Clear
9℃ 48°F
Clear
11℃ 52°F
Shwrs
16℃ 60°F
Shwrs
15℃ 58°F
Shwrs
SW F2
1,500m 4,921ft
12℃ 53°F
Mixed
12℃ 54°F
Cloud
13℃ 56°F
Clear
16℃ 60°F
Clear
15℃ 58°F
Clear
18℃ 65°F
Lt Drizzle
17℃ 63°F
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line
Max Town 12℃ 53°F 12℃ 54°F 13℃ 56°F 16℃ 60°F 15℃ 58°F 18℃ 65°F 17℃ 63°F
Min Town 1℃ 33°F 1℃ 33°F 2℃ 36°F 3℃ 38°F 4℃ 39°F 6℃ 42°F 5℃ 40°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 Reliability

Formiguères typically enjoys reliable snow coverage from December to April, with an average snow depth of around 80 cm. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Formiguères

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