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Barèges Snow Forecast - 31st January 2025

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Barèges Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Barèges

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This is the Snow Forecast for Barèges, France for 15 days from 31 January.

Updated 30 January 2025 14:36 CST.

Barèges Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected31 January
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours16cm
Next 7 Days16cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Barèges

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

1cm to 5cm New Snow

SnowSnowClearClear

Snow showers early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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Updated 30 January 2025 16:42 CST

Powder Possible :- 25cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Barèges over the next 2 days.

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Barèges Snow Report

Barèges Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths55cm
Lower Snow Depths55cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Last Snow
19cm of Snow - 30 January
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.

Barèges 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Barèges from OpenMeteo
Fri
31
Sat
01
Sun
02
Mon
03
Tue
04
Wed
05
Thu
06
Wind
2,350m
-6℃
Snow
+5cm
-4℃
Snow
+9cm
-9℃
Clear
+2cm
-4℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
1,800m
-2℃
Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Snow
+6cm
-2℃
Clear
+1cm
0℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
1,250m
2℃
Clear
+1cm
3℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
Snow Line

1,250m

varying 1,539m
to 1,349m

varying 1,269m
to 1,250m

Max Town2℃3℃5℃5℃9℃8℃8℃
Min Town-3℃-4℃-4℃-3℃1℃2℃1℃

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.

Barèges 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
31

1cm to 5cm New Snow

SnowSnowClearClear

Snow showers early, then clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
01

up to 9cm New Snow

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Snow Line from 1,539m to 1,349m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
02

up to 2cm New Snow

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,269m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
03

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedClearClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Barèges, 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 Barèges, 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.

Barèges Snow Forecast updated at 14:36 CST, next update expected 20:00 CST.

Snow Forecast near Barèges

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Barèges
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Gourette15cm 15cm
La Mongie9cm 10cm
Peyragudes11cm 11cm
Saint-Lary Soulan6cm 7cm
Tourmalet10cm 10cm
Luz Ardiden7cm 7cm
Val Louron5cm 5cm
Formigal6cm 6cm

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.