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Mont Louis Snow Forecast - 21st March 2026

Mont Louis Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 13:43 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Mont Louis

Snow and Weather from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Avalanche Risk

2Avalanche Risk Level 2

Moderate

Mont Louis Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mont Louis?

Mont Louis Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,600m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mont Louis.

Forecast for today in Mont Louis

Max 9℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Mont Louis are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mont Louis from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
WindW F2
1,600m
9℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Fair
10℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
W F2
1,600m
9℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Fair
10℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
W F2
1,600m
9℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Fair
10℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Snow
+9cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
Snow Line

1,600m

1,600m

1,600m

Max Town9℃8℃6℃9℃10℃-2℃0℃
Min Town-5℃-7℃-4℃-9℃-3℃-4℃-7℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Mont Louis

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mont Louis
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Ax les Thermes7cm 40cm
Ascou Pailhères8cm 38cm
Porté Puymorens3cm 35cm
Neiges Catalanes4cm 31cm
Les Angles4cm 30cm
Cambre d'Aze3cm 29cm
Font Romeu3cm 29cm

Snow Reliability

Mont Louis typically enjoys a solid snow depth of around 120 cm during peak season, with reliable winter snowfall. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski regularly for the most accurate information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mont Louis

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