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 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 21:36 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 49cm 19in |
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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 1℃ 34°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
6cm to 7cm 3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:40 BST
Powder Possible :- 22cm 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Luz Ardiden over the next 3 days.
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Luz Ardiden Snow Report
Snow report from La Mongie ( 20km 12 miles from Luz Ardiden)
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm 31in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 70cm 28in |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | 12cm 5in of Snow - 29 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Luz Ardiden 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | -4℃ 25°F
 +7cm +3in
| -4℃ 25°F
 +1cm
| 1℃ 34°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
 +23cm +9in
| -1℃ 31°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
 +1cm
| -3℃ 27°F
+15cm +6in
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,090m 6,857ft | -1℃ 30°F
+6cm +2in
| -1℃ 29°F
+1cm +1in
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
+15cm +6in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 4℃ 40°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
+15cm +6in
|
| 1,680m 5,512ft | 1℃ 34°F
+6cm +3in
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 10℃ 49°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
+4cm +2in
| 4℃ 39°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+9cm +4in
|
| Snow Line | 1,680m 5,512ft | 1,680m 5,512ft | varying 2,249m 7,379ft | 1,680m 5,512ft | varying 2,019m 6,624ft | varying 1,719m 5,640ft | |
| Max Town | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 35°F | 10℃ 49°F | 6℃ 43°F | 4℃ 39°F | 7℃ 44°F | 2℃ 35°F |
| Min Town | -4℃ 25°F | -5℃ 24°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 31°F | -1℃ 31°F | 1℃ 34°F | -1℃ 31°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 1℃ 34°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
6cm to 7cm 3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -5℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 24°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
1cm New Snow
Snow showers, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, light drizzle later.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
4cm to 23cm 2in to 9in New Snow
Light drizzle first, clear spells then snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,249m 7,379ft to resort level.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°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
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,019m 6,624ft to resort level.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
9cm to 15cm 4in to 6in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, snow showers then heavy snow showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,719m 5,640ft to resort level.
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 21:36 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Luz Ardiden
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 4cm 2in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| La Mongie | 8cm 3in | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Tourmalet | 5cm 2in | 37cm 14in | |||||||
| Formigal | 2cm 1in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Gourette | 8cm 3in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle | 8cm 3in | 29cm 12in | |||||||
| Val Louron | 9cm 3in | 26cm 10in |
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.