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Tourmalet Snow Forecast - 24th April 2025

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Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Tourmalet

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Tourmalet, France for 16 days from 24 April.

Updated 24 April 2025 01:35 PDT.

Tourmalet Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected26 April
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours2in
Next 7 Days4in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Tourmalet

Max 53°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Saint-Lary Soulan (10 miles from Tourmalet) is reporting “Hard” with 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Tourmalet Snow Report

Snow report from Saint-Lary Soulan (10 miles from Tourmalet)

Saint-Lary Soulan Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths16in
Lower Snow Depths8in
Snow ConditionsHard
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Saint-Lary Soulan was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Tourmalet 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Tourmalet from OpenMeteo
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
WindNW F2S F2S F2
8,202ft
39°F
Clear
44°F
Clear
34°F
Light Snow
+2in
32°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
46°F
Clear
41°F
Mixed
45°F
Cloud
6,152ft
48°F
Clear
54°F
Clear
39°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
50°F
Clear
52°F
Fair
54°F
Lt Rain
4,101ft
53°F
Cloud
62°F
Clear
47°F
Light Snow
49°F
Mixed
57°F
Mixed
63°F
Clear
63°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 6,788ft
to 4,918ft

varying 6,755ft
to 5,082ft

Max Town53°F62°F47°F49°F57°F63°F63°F
Min Town39°F45°F40°F40°F40°F48°F50°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.

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 53°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 62°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearLt Rain

Clear sky early, then light rain showers later.

Max 47°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
26

up to 2in New Snow

Lt DrizzleShwrsLt DrizzleMixed

Light drizzle first, rain showers then light drizzle, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 6,788ft to 4,918ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
27

up to 2in New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsShwrs

Cloudy, clear spells, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 6,755ft to 5,082ft, with rain below.

Max 57°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 63°F
Min 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 63°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 63°F
Min 50°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 63°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky 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 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.

Tourmalet Snow Forecast updated at 01:35 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Tourmalet

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Tourmalet
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Gourette4in 7in
Cauterets1in 2in
La Mongie2in 3in
Barèges2in 3in
Pyrenees 2 Vallées1in 3in
Luz Ardiden2in 2in
Peyragudes- 2in
Saint-Lary Soulan1in 2in

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.