Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre
This is the Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre, France for 16 days from 16 December.
Updated 16 December 2025 02:37 GMT.
Forecast times for Gavarnie Gèdre are in Central European Time (Europe/Paris).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gavarnie Gèdre.
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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gavarnie Gèdre?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 December |
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| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 34cm 14in |
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Forecast for today in Gavarnie Gèdre
Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Snow Line
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16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Gavarnie Gèdre has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report
Snow report from Luz Ardiden ( 17km 10 miles from Gavarnie Gèdre)
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| Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | Sat 20 | Sun 21 | Mon 22 | |
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| Wind | S F3 | NW F3 | |||||
| 2,400m 7,874ft | -1℃ 31°F
| 1℃ 33°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
 | -1℃ 29°F
| -2℃ 29°F
 +11cm +4in
| -3℃ 26°F
 +10cm +4in
| -5℃ 23°F
+11cm +4in
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| S F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 2,125m 6,972ft | 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| 0℃ 33°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+11cm +4in
| -1℃ 29°F
+10cm +4in
| -3℃ 26°F
+11cm +4in
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| S F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,850m 6,070ft | 3℃ 36°F
| 4℃ 38°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 +1cm
| 0℃ 33°F
+10cm +4in
| -1℃ 30°F
+11cm +4in
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| Snow Line | 1,850m 6,070ft | varying 1,889m 6,198ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | |||
| Max Town | 3℃ 36°F | 4℃ 38°F | 5℃ 40°F | 5℃ 41°F | 2℃ 35°F | 0℃ 33°F | -1℃ 30°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | -4℃ 25°F | -2℃ 27°F | -3℃ 27°F | -1℃ 31°F | -2℃ 28°F | -4℃ 25°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 Gavarnie Gèdre
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
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| Gourette | 1cm 1in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | - | 37cm 14in | |||||||
| Formigal | 3cm 1in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| La Mongie | - | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | - | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle | - | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Val Louron | - | 23cm 9in |
Snow Reliability
Gavarnie Gèdre typically enjoys a solid snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season, with consistent snowfall from December to March. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.