Tourmalet Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Tourmalet
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This is the Snow Forecast for Tourmalet, France for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 00:36 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm 5in |
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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 6℃ 43°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,679m 5,509ft to 1,459m 4,787ft , with rain below.
Tourmalet has 8cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Tourmalet Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm 31in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 70cm 28in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 36 Pistes (70%) |
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | N F4 | W F4 | NE F2 | ||||
| 2,500m 8,202ft | -3℃ 26°F
+5cm +2in
| -4℃ 25°F
 +2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
 | -1℃ 29°F
 +1cm
| 1℃ 33°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
 +1cm +1in
| 5℃ 42°F
|
| NW F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,875m 6,152ft | 1℃ 34°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
|
| W F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,679m 5,509ft | varying 1,529m 5,016ft | varying 1,689m 5,541ft | varying 1,819m 5,968ft | varying 2,349m 7,707ft | varying 2,149m 7,051ft | |
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 44°F | 9℃ 47°F | 7℃ 44°F | 7℃ 45°F | 9℃ 48°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | -1℃ 31°F | 2℃ 36°F | 0℃ 32°F | 3℃ 38°F | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 32°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 6℃ 43°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,679m 5,509ft to 1,459m 4,787ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,529m 5,016ft to 1,339m 4,393ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,819m 5,968ft to 1,549m 5,082ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°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
Sat
29
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,349m 7,707ft to 1,759m 5,771ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, fog later.
Snow Line from 2,149m 7,051ft to 1,539m 5,049ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, 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 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.
Tourmalet Snow Forecast updated at 00:36 UTC, next update expected 06:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Tourmalet
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrenees 2 Vallées | 9cm 4in | 51cm 20in | |||||||
| Gourette | 20cm 8in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Peyragudes | 15cm 6in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| La Mongie | 12cm 5in | 32cm 12in | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 7cm 3in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Val Louron | 10cm 4in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Cauterets | 11cm 4in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 9cm 4in | 12cm 5in |
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.