Cauterets Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 12:45 NZST
Snow Forecast for Cauterets
Snow and Weather from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Avalanche Risk
Considerable
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Cauterets Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Cauterets?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm |
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Forecast for today in Cauterets
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
7cm to 10cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,377m to resort level (1,300m).
Forecast times for Cauterets are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:54 NZST
Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Cauterets over the next 2 days.
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| Sun 12 | Mon 13 | Tue 14 | Wed 15 | Thu 16 | Fri 17 | Sat 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,500m | -3℃
+10cm
| -5℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
 | 3℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
 | 8℃
 |
| 1,900m | 1℃
+10cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 2℃
| 7℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
|
| 1,300m | 2℃
+7cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 9℃
| 14℃
| 15℃
 | 17℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,377m | varying 1,500m | 1,300m | 2,023m | |||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 14℃ | 15℃ | 17℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -1℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | 0℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
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 Cauterets
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mongie | 18cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Tourmalet | 18cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Gourette | 14cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Candanchú | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Formigal | 10cm | 10cm |
Snow Reliability
Cauterets typically enjoys a solid snow depth of around 100 cm for most of the winter season, with reliable snowfall ensuring good skiing conditions. For the latest snow reports and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cauterets
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Cauterets, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Cauterets, 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 Cauterets 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 Cauterets 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 Cauterets 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.