Ax les Thermes Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ax les Thermes
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This is the Snow Forecast for Ax les Thermes, France for 16 days from 24 March.
Updated 24 March 2025 17:30 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 21cm |
| Next 7 Days | 50cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ax les Thermes.
Forecast for today in Ax les Thermes
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to 1,179m, with rain below.
Ax les Thermes is reporting “Spring Snow” with 21cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Ax les Thermes Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 60cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm |
| Snow Conditions | Spring Snow |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Ax les Thermes was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Ax les Thermes 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F4 | ||||
| 2,305m | 2℃
 +6cm
| -1℃
 +12cm
| -1℃
+3cm
| 1℃
 +3cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+18cm
| 0℃
+6cm
|
| W F2 | NW F3 | NW F4 | |||||
| 1,503m | 6℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 5℃
+3cm
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 6℃
+6cm
| 5℃
|
| NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F4 | |||||
| 700m | 12℃
| 10℃
 | 9℃
 | 10℃
| 12℃
 | 9℃
 | 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,529m | varying 1,669m | varying 1,619m | varying 1,679m | varying 2,159m | varying 2,039m | varying 1,859m |
| Max Town | 12℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 12℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Ax les Thermes 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 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to 1,179m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 12cm New Snow
Drizzle, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,499m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,619m to 1,389m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,679m to 1,419m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,159m to 1,559m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 18cm New Snow
Light rain showers, light rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,039m to 1,259m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,859m to 1,019m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Ax les Thermes, 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 Ax les Thermes, 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.
Ax les Thermes Snow Forecast updated at 17:30 NZDT, next update expected 20:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Ax les Thermes
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formiguères | 19cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Les Angles | 7cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Neiges Catalanes | 13cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Camurac | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Font Romeu | 1cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Cambre d'Aze | 1cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ax les Thermes
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ax les Thermes, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ax les Thermes, 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 Ax les Thermes 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 Ax les Thermes 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 Ax les Thermes 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.