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Tourmalet Snow Forecast - 4th April 2025

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Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Tourmalet

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This is the Snow Forecast for Tourmalet, France for 15 days from 4 April.

Updated 04 April 2025 09:34 NZDT.

Tourmalet Snow Forecast Highlights
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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℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Saint-Lary Soulan (16km from Tourmalet) is reporting “Hard” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Tourmalet Snow Report

Snow report from Saint-Lary Soulan (16km from Tourmalet)

Saint-Lary Soulan Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths40cm
Lower Snow Depths20cm
Snow ConditionsHard
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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tourmalet from OpenMeteo
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
WindS F3
2,500m
2℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
S F2
1,875m
8℃
Cloud
5℃
Rain
6℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
11℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
1,250m
14℃
Cloud
9℃
Shwrs
12℃
Mixed
14℃
Clear
15℃
Mixed
16℃
Cloud
15℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,119m
to 2,099m

Max Town14℃9℃12℃14℃15℃16℃15℃
Min Town7℃4℃4℃4℃8℃9℃8℃

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℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

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

Sat
05

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearFairShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, fair then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,119m to 2,099m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairClearMixedClear

Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 14℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 15℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Max 16℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudStormCloud

Cloudy, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy 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 09:34 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Tourmalet

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tourmalet
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Cauterets2cm 2cm
La Mongie2cm 2cm
Pyrenees 2 Vallées2cm 2cm
Luz Ardiden1cm 1cm
Saint-Lary Soulan1cm 1cm

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.