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Tourmalet Snow Forecast - 24th 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 16 days from 24 April.

Updated 24 April 2025 20:35 NZST.

Tourmalet Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected26 April
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days10cm
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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 12℃
Min 4℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Saint-Lary Soulan (16km from Tourmalet) is reporting “Hard” with 6cm 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
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
WindNW F2S F2S F2
2,500m
4℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
1℃
Light Snow
+6cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
8℃
Clear
5℃
Mixed
7℃
Cloud
1,875m
9℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
10℃
Clear
11℃
Fair
13℃
Lt Rain
1,250m
12℃
Cloud
17℃
Clear
8℃
Light Snow
10℃
Mixed
14℃
Mixed
17℃
Clear
17℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,069m
to 1,499m

varying 2,059m
to 1,549m

Max Town12℃17℃8℃10℃14℃17℃17℃
Min Town4℃7℃4℃5℃4℃9℃10℃

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 12℃
Min 4℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearLt Rain

Clear sky early, then light rain showers later.

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
26

up to 6cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleShwrsLt DrizzleMixed

Light drizzle first, rain showers then light drizzle, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,069m to 1,499m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
27

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsShwrs

Cloudy, clear spells, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,059m to 1,549m, with rain below.

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
28

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky 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 20:35 NZST, next update expected 02:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Tourmalet

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tourmalet
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Gourette11cm 19cm
La Mongie5cm 9cm
Barèges5cm 7cm
Pyrenees 2 Vallées3cm 7cm
Cauterets3cm 6cm
Luz Ardiden3cm 6cm
Peyragudes1cm 5cm
Saint-Lary Soulan2cm 5cm

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.