Barèges Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Barèges
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This is the Snow Forecast for Barèges, France for 15 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 13:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6in |
| Next 7 Days | 6in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Barèges.
Forecast for today in Barèges
Max 38°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 12 March 2025 22:35 PDT
Powder Possible :- 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Barèges over the next 2 days.
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Barèges Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 31in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 28in |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Last Snow | |
| 6in of Snow - 9 March | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Barèges was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Barèges 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | S F3 | |||||
| 7,710ft | 24°F
+4in
| 19°F
 +2in
| 15°F
 | 20°F
 | 24°F
 | 27°F
| 33°F
 |
| S F3 | S F3 | ||||||
| 5,906ft | 30°F
+2in
| 26°F
+2in
| 24°F
+1in
| 26°F
| 35°F
| 37°F
 | 42°F
|
| 4,101ft | 38°F
| 35°F
+1in
| 34°F
| 35°F
| 44°F
| 49°F
| 54°F
|
| Snow Line | 4,101ft | 4,101ft | 4,101ft | 4,101ft | varying 4,754ft | ||
| Max Town | 38°F | 35°F | 34°F | 35°F | 44°F | 49°F | 54°F |
| Min Town | 30°F | 28°F | 22°F | 21°F | 29°F | 35°F | 42°F |
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.
Barèges 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 38°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, fair, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 34°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
New Snow
Snow showers first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then heavy snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 44°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.
Max 49°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Max 54°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Barèges, 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 Barèges, on any given trail 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.
Barèges Snow Forecast updated at 13:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Barèges
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 7in | 18in | |||||||
| Val Louron | 13in | 14in | |||||||
| Peyragudes | 11in | 12in | |||||||
| La Mongie | 4in | 12in | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 8in | 10in | |||||||
| Gourette | 8in | 9in | |||||||
| Formigal | - | 8in | |||||||
| Tourmalet | 6in | 7in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Barèges
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Barèges, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Barèges, 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 Barèges 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 Barèges 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 Barèges 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.