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Tourmalet Snow Forecast - 16th May 2026

Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 17 May 2026 01:41 NZST

Snow Forecast for Tourmalet

Snow and Weather from 16 May.

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)
Next Snow Expected16 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm
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Forecast for today in Tourmalet

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
16

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedLight SnowLt DrizzleCloud

Clear spells first, light snow at altitude then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,927m to 1,465m, with rain below.

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)
Sat
16		Sun
17		Mon
18		Tue
19		Wed
20		Thu
21		Fri
22
Wind
2,500m
-2℃
Snow
+2cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
8℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Fair
15℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
1,875m
3℃
Snow
+2cm
6℃
Light Snow
8℃
Cloud
11℃
Shwrs
13℃
Fair
19℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
W F2
1,250m
7℃
Light Snow
11℃
Lt Drizzle
10℃
Lt Drizzle
15℃
Lt Rain
16℃
Lt Drizzle
21℃
Clear
23℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,927m
to 1,465m

varying 2,127m
to 1,988m

varying 2,004m
to 1,758m

Max Town7℃11℃10℃15℃16℃21℃23℃
Min Town1℃1℃5℃6℃6℃10℃13℃

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 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Pyrenees 2 Vallées8cm 8cm
Gourette4cm 4cm
Barèges3cm 3cm
Cauterets3cm 3cm
La Mongie3cm 3cm
Luz Ardiden3cm 3cm
Saint-Lary Soulan2cm 2cm
Peyragudes1cm 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.