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Cauterets Snow Forecast - 16th May 2026

Cauterets Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 May 2026 08:46 CDT

Snow Forecast for Cauterets

Snow and Weather from 16 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Cauterets Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Cauterets?

Cauterets Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,900m)
Next Snow Expected16 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days2cm
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Forecast for today in Cauterets

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
16

up to 2cm New Snow

SnowCloudShwrsCloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,854m to resort level (1,300m).

Forecast times for Cauterets are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Cauterets from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
16		Sun
17		Mon
18		Tue
19		Wed
20		Thu
21		Fri
22
Wind
2,500m
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Fair
15℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
1,900m
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
6℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Fair
19℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
1,300m
6℃
Snow
10℃
Shwrs
11℃
Cloud
15℃
Lt Drizzle
17℃
Lt Drizzle
22℃
Clear
23℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,854m
to 1,300m

varying 2,254m
to 2,038m

2,023m

Max Town6℃10℃11℃15℃17℃22℃23℃
Min Town1℃-4℃3℃4℃6℃8℃10℃

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 Cauterets

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Cauterets
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Gourette5cm 5cm
La Mongie3cm 3cm
Luz Ardiden3cm 3cm
Tourmalet3cm 3cm
Saint-Lary Soulan2cm 2cm
Candanchú1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Cauterets typically enjoys a solid snow depth of around 100 cm for most of the winter season, with reliable snowfall ensuring good skiing conditions. For the latest snow reports and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Cauterets

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