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Luz Ardiden Snow Forecast - 26th March 2025

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Luz Ardiden Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden

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This is the Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden, France for 15 days from 26 March.

Updated 25 March 2025 14:38 GMT.

Luz Ardiden Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected28 March
Next Snow Amount 1cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 3cm 1in
Next 7 Days 10cm 4in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Luz Ardiden.

Forecast for today in Luz Ardiden

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -5℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 22°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Fair, cloudy, light snow showers later.

Luz Ardiden is reporting “Fresh Snow(High), Spring Snow(Low)” with 3cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Luz Ardiden Snow Report

Luz Ardiden Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 155cm 61in
Lower Snow Depths 25cm 10in
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow High Spring Snow Low
Last Snow 5cm 2in of Snow - 25 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Luz Ardiden was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Luz Ardiden 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden from OpenMeteo
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
WindNE F3SW F4NE F3
2,500m 8,202ft
-4℃ 25°F
Clear
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃ 26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
-5℃ 22°F
Light Snow
+7cm +3in
3℃ 38°F
Clear
9℃ 49°F
Clear
10℃ 50°F
Clear
NW F3NE F3
2,090m 6,857ft
-1℃ 30°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm +1in
-3℃ 26°F
Light Snow
+7cm +3in
6℃ 43°F
Clear
12℃ 53°F
Clear
13℃ 55°F
Clear
NW F2
1,680m 5,512ft
2℃ 35°F
Fair
4℃ 38°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Light Snow
+1cm +1in
0℃ 33°F
Snow
+9cm +4in
7℃ 44°F
Clear
14℃ 58°F
Clear
14℃ 58°F
Clear
Snow Line

1,680m 5,512ft

1,680m 5,512ft

varying 1,749m 5,738ft
to 1,680m 5,512ft

1,680m 5,512ft

Max Town 2℃ 35°F 4℃ 38°F 3℃ 37°F 0℃ 33°F 7℃ 44°F 14℃ 58°F 14℃ 58°F
Min Town -5℃ 22°F -5℃ 24°F -3℃ 26°F -5℃ 23°F -5℃ 23°F 3℃ 37°F 4℃ 38°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.

Luz Ardiden 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 -5℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 22°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Fair, cloudy, light snow showers later.

Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -5℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 24°F and rising to 4℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
27

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
28

1cm to 2cm 1in New Snow

ClearLight SnowMixedSnow

Clear sky first, light snow then clear spells, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,749m 5,738ft to resort level.

Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ 23°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

7cm to 9cm 3in to 4in New Snow

SnowSnowSnowMixed

Heavy snow showers, snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 4℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden, 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 Luz Ardiden, 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.

Luz Ardiden Snow Forecast updated at 14:38 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Luz Ardiden

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Luz Ardiden
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Gourette 15cm 6in 30cm 12in
La Mongie 4cm 2in 20cm 8in
Val Louron 5cm 2in 20cm 8in
Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle 4cm 2in 20cm 8in
Saint-Lary Soulan 2cm 1in 14cm 5in
Tourmalet 5cm 2in 14cm 5in
Formigal- 4cm 1in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Luz Ardiden

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