Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre
This is the Snow and Weather for Gavarnie Gèdre from 7 February.
Updated 06 February 2026 19:14 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gavarnie Gèdre.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gavarnie Gèdre?
| Next Snow Expected | 7 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 45cm 18in |
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Forecast for today in Gavarnie Gèdre
Max -2℃ 29°F
Min -10℃ 15°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 15°F and not getting above -2℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
07
2cm to 4cm 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
Forecast times for Gavarnie Gèdre are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 07 February 2026 01:35 UTC
Powder Possible :- 16cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre over the next 3 days.
Luz Ardiden ( 17km 10 miles from Gavarnie Gèdre) is reporting "Soft Snow".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report
Snow report from Luz Ardiden ( 17km 10 miles from Gavarnie Gèdre)
| Upper Snow Depths | 133cm 52in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 100cm 39in |
| Snow Conditions | Soft Snow |
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| Last Snow | 30cm 12in of Snow - 31 January |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Luz Ardiden 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 | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 2,400m 7,874ft | -5℃ 22°F
+2cm +1in
| -5℃ 24°F
 +1cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
 +10cm +4in
| 0℃ 32°F
+5cm +2in
| -4℃ 26°F
+16cm +6in
| -4℃ 25°F
+12cm +5in
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,125m 6,972ft | -4℃ 25°F
+3cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 34°F
+3cm +1in
| 3℃ 37°F
+9cm +3in
| 1℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
| -2℃ 29°F
+13cm +5in
| -3℃ 27°F
+9cm +4in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,850m 6,070ft | -2℃ 29°F
+4cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
+4cm +2in
| 4℃ 39°F
 +2cm +1in
| 3℃ 36°F
+4cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
+8cm +3in
| -1℃ 29°F
+7cm +3in
|
| Snow Line | 1,850m 6,070ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | varying 2,050m 6,726ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | 1,850m 6,070ft | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Max Town | -2℃ 29°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 36°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 29°F |
| Min Town | -10℃ 15°F | -5℃ 23°F | -8℃ 18°F | 0℃ 32°F | 1℃ 33°F | -3℃ 27°F | -5℃ 24°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 Gavarnie Gèdre
| 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 | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 7cm 3in | 57cm 23in | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 4cm 2in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle | 2cm 1in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Val Louron | 2cm 1in | 30cm 12in |
Snow Reliability
Gavarnie Gèdre typically enjoys a solid snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season, with consistent snowfall from December to March. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gavarnie Gèdre
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gavarnie Gèdre, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gavarnie Gèdre, 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 Gavarnie Gèdre 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 Gavarnie Gèdre 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 Gavarnie Gèdre 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.