Barèges Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Barèges
This is the Snow and Weather for Barèges from 7 February.
Updated 06 February 2026 19:11 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Barèges.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Barèges Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Barèges?
| Next Snow Expected | 7 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 49cm 19in |
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Forecast for today in Barèges
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
07
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,250m 4,101ft ).
Forecast times for Barèges are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Barèges has up to 67cm 26in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Barèges Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 135cm 53in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 135cm 53in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Last Snow | 60cm 24in of Snow - 1 February |
| 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. | |
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| Sat 07 | Sun 08 | Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | W F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,350m 7,710ft | -4℃ 25°F
+1cm +1in
| -4℃ 26°F
 +2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
 +18cm +7in
| 1℃ 34°F
+2cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
+19cm +8in
| -3℃ 27°F
 +14cm +6in
|
| W F3 | W F2 | ||||||
| 1,800m 5,906ft | 1℃ 33°F
 +1cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
+3cm +1in
| 3℃ 38°F
+2cm +1in
| 5℃ 42°F
+2cm +1in
| 5℃ 41°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
+18cm +7in
| 1℃ 33°F
+15cm +6in
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 5℃ 42°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 13℃ 56°F
 | 13℃ 56°F
| 4℃ 40°F
+2cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
 +6cm +2in
|
| Snow Line | 1,250m 4,101ft | varying 1,435m 4,708ft | varying 1,696m 5,564ft | varying 2,219m 7,280ft | varying 2,188m 7,178ft | varying 1,665m 5,463ft | varying 1,727m 5,666ft |
| Max Town | 5℃ 42°F | 4℃ 39°F | 8℃ 47°F | 13℃ 56°F | 13℃ 56°F | 4℃ 40°F | 5℃ 40°F |
| Min Town | -6℃ 21°F | -1℃ 31°F | -3℃ 26°F | 4℃ 38°F | 5℃ 40°F | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 31°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.
Snow Forecast near Barèges
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formigal | 17cm 7in | 80cm 31in | |||||||
| Gourette | 10cm 4in | 71cm 28in | |||||||
| La Mongie | 7cm 3in | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Tourmalet | 7cm 3in | 69cm 27in | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 7cm 3in | 57cm 23in | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 4cm 2in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle | 2cm 1in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Peyragudes | 3cm 1in | 29cm 11in |
Snow Reliability
Barèges typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 100 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the winter season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.