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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre, France for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 21:36 BST.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount 1cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 2cm 1in
Next 7 Days 2cm 1in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gavarnie Gèdre.

Forecast for today in Gavarnie Gèdre

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

1cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Saint-Lary Soulan (near Gavarnie Gèdre) is reporting “Hard” with 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report

Snow report from Saint-Lary Soulan (near Gavarnie Gèdre)

Saint-Lary Soulan Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 40cm 16in
Lower Snow Depths 20cm 8in
Snow ConditionsHard
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Gavarnie Gèdre 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,400m 7,874ft
-2℃ 29°F
Snow
+1cm +1in
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
7℃ 45°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Lt Rain
5℃ 41°F
Lt Rain
2,125m 6,972ft
0℃ 32°F
Light Snow
+1cm +1in
4℃ 39°F
Clear
5℃ 41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃ 38°F
Mixed
9℃ 48°F
Cloud
10℃ 49°F
Lt Rain
7℃ 44°F
Lt Rain
1,850m 6,070ft
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
6℃ 42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
8℃ 45°F
Lt Drizzle
6℃ 42°F
Mixed
12℃ 53°F
Cloud
12℃ 54°F
Lt Rain
9℃ 47°F
Cloud
Snow Line

1,850m 6,070ft

1,879m 6,165ft

2,019m 6,624ft

Max Town 2℃ 35°F 6℃ 42°F 8℃ 45°F 6℃ 42°F 12℃ 53°F 12℃ 54°F 9℃ 47°F
Min Town -2℃ 28°F -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 27°F 0℃ 32°F 4℃ 38°F 7℃ 44°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.

Gavarnie Gèdre 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 2℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

1cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

FairClearShwrsClear

Fair first, clear sky then rain showers, clear sky later.

Max 8℃ 45°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 8℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudLt DrizzleCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedLt DrizzleFair

Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, fair later.

Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 4℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudFair

Fair, cloudy, fair later.

Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 7℃ 44°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedLt RainCloud

Fair first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 5℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudStormCloud

Cloudy, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre, 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 Gavarnie Gèdre, 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.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast updated at 21:36 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Gavarnie Gèdre

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gavarnie Gèdre
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Luz Ardiden 3cm 1in 3cm 1in
Gourette 7cm 3in 7cm 3in
La Mongie 4cm 1in 5cm 2in
Val Louron 3cm 1in 3cm 1in
Saint-Lary Soulan 2cm 1in 2cm 1in
Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle 2cm 1in 2cm 1in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gavarnie Gèdre

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