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Tourmalet Snow Forecast - 26th April 2026

Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 26 April 2026 12:43 NZST

Snow Forecast for Tourmalet

Snow and Weather from 26 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Tourmalet Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Tourmalet?

Tourmalet Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,875m)
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Forecast for today in Tourmalet

Max 15℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt DrizzleFair

Cloudy, light drizzle, fair later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tourmalet from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
01
Sat
02
Wind
2,500m
7℃
Fair
7℃
Lt Drizzle
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
4℃
Drizzle
6℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1,875m
12℃
Drizzle
13℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
14℃
Lt Drizzle
1,250m
15℃
Cloud
16℃
Shwrs
16℃
Cloud
18℃
Cloud
13℃
Shwrs
13℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 2,465m
to 2,404m

Max Town15℃16℃16℃18℃13℃13℃16℃
Min Town8℃7℃7℃7℃9℃8℃9℃

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 Tourmalet

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tourmalet
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
La Mongie-1cm

Snow Reliability

Tourmalet typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and conditions.

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.