Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tourmalet
This is the Snow Forecast for Tourmalet, France for 16 days from 12 November.
Updated 12 November 2025 21:35 NZDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Tourmalet.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Tourmalet Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Tourmalet?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm |
Forecast for today in Tourmalet
Max 17℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Tourmalet has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tourmalet Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | S F4 | S F3 | S F3 | |||
| 2,500m | 6℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
 | 1℃
 +2cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
|
| SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,875m | 12℃
| 12℃
| 9℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
 | 4℃
| 6℃
|
| SW F4 | SW F3 | ||||||
| 1,250m | 17℃
| 16℃
| 14℃
 | 11℃
| 15℃
 | 11℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,399m | 2,489m | varying 2,119m | 1,929m | |||
| Max Town | 17℃ | 16℃ | 14℃ | 11℃ | 15℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 12℃ | 12℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ |
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 17℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 16℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 14℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,399m to 2,229m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, clear sky, clear spells later.
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 2cm New Snow
Thunderstorms first, rain showers then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,119m to 1,959m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then light rain showers, fog 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 21:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Tourmalet
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luz Ardiden | 1cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Cauterets | - | 8cm | |||||||
| Pyrenees 2 Vallées | - | 3cm | |||||||
| Barèges | - | 1cm | |||||||
| Gourette | - | 1cm | |||||||
| La Mongie | - | 1cm | |||||||
| Peyragudes | - | 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.