Portes du Soleil Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 01 June 2026 07:42 UTC
Snow Forecast for Portes du Soleil
Snow and Weather from 1 June.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Portes du Soleil Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Portes du Soleil?
| Next Snow Expected | 2 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 4in |
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Forecast for today in Portes du Soleil
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
01
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Drizzle, light drizzle, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,846m 6,056ft to 1,400m 4,593ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Portes du Soleil are in Zurich (Europe/Zurich) time zone.
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| Mon 01 | Tue 02 | Wed 03 | Thu 04 | Fri 05 | Sat 06 | Sun 07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,470m 8,104ft | 1℃ 34°F
 +3cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+9cm +3in
| -2℃ 29°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
+9cm +4in
| -3℃ 27°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
+2cm +1in
| 3℃ 38°F
|
| 1,735m 5,692ft | 6℃ 42°F
+1cm
| 6℃ 42°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 37°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
+4cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 44°F
+1cm
| 8℃ 47°F
|
| 1,000m 3,281ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 10℃ 51°F
 | 8℃ 46°F
| 10℃ 50°F
 | 7℃ 45°F
 | 12℃ 53°F
| 13℃ 55°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,846m 6,056ft | varying 2,231m 7,320ft | varying 1,862m 6,109ft | varying 2,138m 7,014ft | varying 1,846m 6,056ft | varying 1,246m 4,088ft | |
| Max Town | 11℃ 51°F | 10℃ 51°F | 8℃ 46°F | 10℃ 50°F | 7℃ 45°F | 12℃ 53°F | 13℃ 55°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 36°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 Portes du Soleil
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Châble | 23cm 9in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Verbier | 7cm 3in | 19cm 7in | |||||||
| Nendaz | 10cm 4in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Morgins | 3cm 1in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Les Crosets | 1cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Champoussin | 1cm - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Champéry | 1cm - | 2cm 1in |
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.