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Petit Vélan rises to 3,222 m in Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps (Alps), with a prominence of 53 m. The forecast below starts at the summit; lower the height to see the slopes and valleys, or compare every model.
Petit Vélan snow forecast, day by day
| Day | Summit3,222 m | 500 m lower2,720 m | 1,000 m lower2,220 m | Freezing level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 25 Oct | 20 cm | 20 cm | 9 cm | 1,750–2,850 m |
| Mon 26 Oct | – | – | – | 1,350–3,050 m |
| Tue 27 Oct | – | – | – | 2,550–3,700 m |
| Wed 28 Oct | – | – | – | 1,400–2,900 m |
| Thu 29 Oct | – | – | – | 1,450–3,150 m |
| Fri 30 Oct | – | – | – | 1,900–3,000 m |
| Sat 31 Oct | – | – | – | 1,650–2,950 m |
| Total | 20 cm | 20 cm | 9 cm |
Forecast snowfall worked out for each height from ECMWF (days in UTC, updated 1 hour ago). Not a measured snow depth. The forecast above has the hour-by-hour detail, wind and temperature, and every other model.
Mountains near Petit Vélan
- Mont de la Gouille3,212 m · 2 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- Mont Vélan3,720 m · 2 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- Combin du Meitin3,622 m · 5 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- Petite Aiguille3,517 m · 5 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- Grande Tête de By3,587 m · 5 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- Grande Aiguille3,681 m · 5 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- Combin de Valsorey4,184 m · 5 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
- L'Epée3,605 m · 6 km away · 20 cm in 3 days
Ski areas near Petit Vélan
- La Fouly11 km away · 5 cm in 3 days
- Crévacol11 km away · 7 cm in 3 days
- Vichères-Bavon11 km away · 5 cm in 3 days
- Champex-Lac18 km away · 5 cm in 3 days
- Arolla22 km away · 13 cm in 3 days
- Les Grands Montets23 km away · 9 cm in 3 days
More: Mountains in the Pennine Alps · Mountains in the Alps · Mountains in Switzerland · Mountains in Europe · The world’s highest mountains · Ski resorts
Questions about Petit Vélan
- Will it snow on Petit Vélan this week?
- Yes. About 20 cm of snow is forecast at the summit of Petit Vélan (3,222 m) over the next 7 days, most of it on Sunday.
- What is the freezing level on Petit Vélan?
- Over the next 7 days the freezing level is forecast between about 1,350 m and 3,700 m. The summit is 3,222 m, so the summit will be below freezing at times and above it at others.
- How high is Petit Vélan?
- Petit Vélan is 3,222 m (10,571 ft) high, in Switzerland.
- How prominent is Petit Vélan?
- Petit Vélan has a topographic prominence of 53 m (174 ft): it rises that far above the lowest col linking it to any higher ground.
- Which mountain range is Petit Vélan in?
- Petit Vélan is in the Pennine Alps, part of the Alps.
Mountain heights and names: Wikidata (CC0).