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Val Louron Snow Forecast - 16th March 2026

Val Louron Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 March 2026 19:47 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Val Louron

Snow and Weather from 16 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Avalanche Risk

3Avalanche Risk Level 3

Considerable

Val Louron Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Val Louron?

Val Louron Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,750m)
Next Snow Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount24cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days42cm
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Forecast for today in Val Louron

Max 6℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
16

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Val Louron from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Mon
16		Tue
17		Wed
18		Thu
19		Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22
Wind
2,100m
2℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
+1cm
-1℃
Hvy Snow
+24cm
1,750m
4℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
8℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
1℃
Hvy Snow
+24cm
1,400m
6℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
4℃
Hvy Snow
+18cm
Snow Line

1,769m

varying 1,938m
to 1,723m

varying 1,708m
to 1,400m

Max Town6℃11℃17℃11℃13℃11℃4℃
Min Town-6℃-2℃0℃1℃-4℃-2℃-1℃

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 Val Louron

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Val Louron
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Pyrenees 2 Vallées-48cm
Cerler1cm 46cm
Piau Engaly-45cm
Saint-Lary Soulan-45cm
La Mongie-43cm
Barèges-42cm
Peyragudes-42cm
Luchon - Superbagnères-41cm

Snow Reliability

Val Louron enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall throughout winter ensures great skiing, but always check J2Ski for the latest snow reports.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Louron

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Val Louron, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Val Louron, 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 Val Louron 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 Val Louron 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 Val Louron 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.