Cauterets Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Cauterets
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This is the Snow Forecast for Cauterets, France for 15 days from 6 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 17:38 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cauterets.
Forecast for today in Cauterets
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,539m 5,049ft to 1,309m 4,295ft , with rain below.
Cauterets is reporting “Soft Snow(High), Wet(Low)” with 3cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Cauterets Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 310cm 122in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 60cm 24in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow High Wet Low |
| Last Snow | 10cm 4in of Snow - 20 April |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Cauterets 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | -2℃ 29°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
 +1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 | 4℃ 40°F
|
| 1,900m 6,234ft | 2℃ 36°F
 +4cm +1in
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 11℃ 53°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 8℃ 47°F
|
| 1,300m 4,265ft | 7℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 49°F
 | 10℃ 50°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 15℃ 58°F
| 16℃ 60°F
 | 11℃ 51°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,539m 5,049ft | varying 1,859m 6,099ft | 1,969m 6,460ft | ||||
| Max Town | 7℃ 44°F | 10℃ 49°F | 10℃ 50°F | 10℃ 49°F | 15℃ 58°F | 16℃ 60°F | 11℃ 51°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 38°F | 8℃ 45°F | 10℃ 51°F | 8℃ 46°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.
Cauterets Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,539m 5,049ft to 1,309m 4,295ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then light drizzle, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,859m 6,099ft to 1,809m 5,935ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, light drizzle, rain showers later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain, fair later.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 8℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, clear spells later.
Max 16℃ 60°F
Min 10℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Fair, thunderstorms, cloudy later.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, fog later.
This Snow Forecast for Cauterets, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Cauterets, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Cauterets Snow Forecast updated at 17:38 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Cauterets
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luz Ardiden | 6cm 2in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Gourette | 7cm 3in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Candanchú | 2cm 1in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Tourmalet | 5cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| La Mongie | 4cm 1in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cauterets
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cauterets, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cauterets, 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 Cauterets 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 Cauterets 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 Cauterets 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.