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Cauterets Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Cauterets Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Cauterets

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This is the Snow Forecast for Cauterets, France for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 09:38 PDT.

Cauterets Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours2in
Next 7 Days2in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Cauterets.

Forecast for today in Cauterets

Max 46°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt DrizzleLight Snow

Light drizzle early, then light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 7,247ft to 4,623ft, with rain below.

Cauterets is reporting “Soft Snow(High), Wet(Low)” with 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Cauterets Snow Report

Cauterets Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths122in
Lower Snow Depths24in
Snow ConditionsSoft Snow High Wet Low
Last Snow
4in of Snow - 20 April
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Cauterets 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cauterets from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
8,202ft
32°F
Light Snow
29°F
Light Snow
+1in
34°F
Clear
36°F
Cloud
34°F
Cloud
44°F
Cloud
45°F
Lt Rain
6,234ft
39°F
Light Snow
36°F
Snow
+1in
41°F
Light Snow
44°F
Light Snow
41°F
Mixed
53°F
Cloud
54°F
Lt Rain
4,265ft
46°F
Light Snow
44°F
Mixed
49°F
Lt Drizzle
50°F
Lt Drizzle
49°F
Mixed
58°F
Cloud
60°F
Storm
Snow Line

varying 7,247ft
to 4,623ft

varying 5,049ft
to 4,295ft

varying 6,099ft
to 5,935ft

6,460ft

Max Town46°F44°F49°F50°F49°F58°F60°F
Min Town37°F35°F35°F35°F38°F45°F51°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.

Cauterets 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 46°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt DrizzleLight Snow

Light drizzle early, then light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 7,247ft to 4,623ft, with rain below.

Max 44°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowMixedLight SnowCloud

Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 5,049ft to 4,295ft, with rain below.

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

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

New Snow

CloudFairLt DrizzleClear

Cloudy first, fair then light drizzle, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 6,099ft to 5,935ft, with rain below.

Max 50°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

ClearLt DrizzleLt DrizzleShwrs

Clear sky, light drizzle, rain showers later.

Max 49°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedLt RainFair

Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain, fair later.

Max 58°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairCloudStormMixed

Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, clear spells later.

Max 60°F
Min 51°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 60°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairStormCloud

Fair, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Cauterets, 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 Cauterets, 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.

Cauterets Snow Forecast updated at 09:38 PDT, next update expected 15:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Cauterets

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cauterets
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Gourette7in 10in
Tourmalet2in 5in
La Mongie2in 4in
Saint-Lary Soulan2in 3in
Luz Ardiden3in 3in
Candanchú2in 2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cauterets

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