Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tourmalet
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tourmalet, France for 16 days from 18 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 07:34 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm 6in |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm 7in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tourmalet.
Forecast for today in Tourmalet
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Saint-Lary Soulan ( 16km 10 miles from Tourmalet) is reporting “Hard” with 14cm 6in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tourmalet Snow Report
Snow report from Saint-Lary Soulan ( 16km 10 miles from Tourmalet)
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm 16in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm 8in |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Saint-Lary Soulan was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Tourmalet 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F3 | NE F2 | S F2 | |||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 0℃ 31°F
 +7cm +3in
| -1℃ 30°F
 +8cm +3in
| 1℃ 33°F
 | -1℃ 31°F
 +3cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,875m 6,152ft | 9℃ 47°F
| 5℃ 40°F
+3cm +1in
| 4℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
| 6℃ 43°F
| 9℃ 49°F
|
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 14℃ 56°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 10℃ 50°F
 | 8℃ 47°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
 | 10℃ 51°F
| 13℃ 56°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,419m 7,936ft | varying 1,939m 6,362ft | varying 1,989m 6,526ft | varying 1,969m 6,460ft | |||
| Max Town | 14℃ 56°F | 10℃ 50°F | 10℃ 50°F | 8℃ 47°F | 6℃ 43°F | 10℃ 51°F | 13℃ 56°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 36°F | 0℃ 31°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°F | 6℃ 43°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.
Tourmalet 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 14℃ 56°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°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
Sat
19
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,419m 7,936ft to resort level.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°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
Sun
20
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,939m 6,362ft to 1,749m 5,738ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light rain showers, light drizzle later.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°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
Tue
22
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,969m 6,460ft to 1,559m 5,115ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, fair later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Tourmalet, 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 Tourmalet, 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.
Tourmalet Snow Forecast updated at 07:34 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tourmalet
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrenees 2 Vallées | 20cm 8in | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Gourette | 10cm 4in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 9cm 3in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Barèges | 8cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Peyragudes | 8cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 9cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| La Mongie | 7cm 3in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Cauterets | 4cm 2in | 7cm 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Tourmalet
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Tourmalet, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Tourmalet, 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 Tourmalet 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 Tourmalet 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 Tourmalet 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.