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Luz Ardiden Snow Forecast - 18th March 2025

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Luz Ardiden Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden, France for 15 days from 18 March.

Updated 17 March 2025 22:34 UTC.

Luz Ardiden Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount 11cm 5in
Next 48 Hours 1cm -
Next 7 Days 48cm 19in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Luz Ardiden

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -5℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 22°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

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Updated 18 March 2025 02:38 UTC

Powder Possible :- 25cm 10in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Luz Ardiden over the next 4 days.

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Luz Ardiden is reporting "Fresh Snow(High), Soft Snow(Low)".

Luz Ardiden Snow Report

Luz Ardiden Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 151cm 59in
Lower Snow Depths 40cm 16in
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow High Soft Snow Low
Last Snow 10cm 4in of Snow - 17 March
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.

Luz Ardiden 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden from OpenMeteo
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
WindSW F3S F4S F4SW F3SW F2
2,500m 8,202ft
-1℃ 31°F
Cloud
0℃ 32°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
0℃ 33°F
Hvy Snow
+25cm +10in
-2℃ 28°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+14cm +5in
-5℃ 24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm +3in
-3℃ 27°F
Cloud
SW F3S F4S F4SW F3SW F2
2,090m 6,857ft
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Hvy Snow
+11cm +5in
0℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+13cm +5in
-2℃ 29°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm +3in
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
SE F2SE F3SE F2SW F3
1,680m 5,512ft
5℃ 42°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Mixed
3℃ 38°F
Fair
+1cm
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,019m 6,624ft
to 1,939m 6,362ft

varying 2,449m 8,035ft
to 1,799m 5,902ft

varying 2,089m 6,854ft
to 1,680m 5,512ft

1,680m 5,512ft

1,680m 5,512ft

Max Town 5℃ 42°F 7℃ 44°F 10℃ 49°F 8℃ 46°F 3℃ 38°F 2℃ 35°F 3℃ 37°F
Min Town -5℃ 22°F 2℃ 35°F 3℃ 38°F 2℃ 35°F -2℃ 28°F -4℃ 25°F -4℃ 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.

Luz Ardiden 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 5℃ 42°F
Min -5℃ 22°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 22°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,019m 6,624ft to 1,939m 6,362ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
20

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
21

up to 25cm up to 10in New Snow

CloudMixedLt DrizzleCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,449m 8,035ft to 1,799m 5,902ft , with rain below.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
22

1cm to 14cm up to 5in New Snow

SnowFairFairMixed

Snow, fair, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,089m 6,854ft to resort level.

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -4℃ 25°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
23

2cm to 7cm 1in to 3in New Snow

Light SnowCloudLt Snow ShwrsCloud

Light snow first, cloudy then light snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -4℃ 24°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Luz Ardiden, 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 Luz Ardiden, on any given piste 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.

Luz Ardiden Snow Forecast updated at 22:34 UTC, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Luz Ardiden

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Luz Ardiden
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Formigal 13cm 5in 44cm 17in
Tourmalet- 38cm 15in
Saint-Lary Soulan- 37cm 15in
La Mongie- 29cm 11in
Gourette- 23cm 9in
Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle- 21cm 8in
Val Louron- 15cm 6in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Luz Ardiden

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