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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast - 23rd January 2025

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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre, France for 16 days from 23 January.

Updated 23 January 2025 08:44 CST.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 January
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours9cm
Next 7 Days37cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Gavarnie Gèdre

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
23

up to 1cm New Snow

DrizzleSnowMixedClear

Drizzle first, snow showers then clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to resort level.

Luz Ardiden (17km from Gavarnie Gèdre) is reporting “Fresh Snow(High), Hard(Low)” with 9cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report

Snow report from Luz Ardiden (17km from Gavarnie Gèdre)

Luz Ardiden Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths81cm
Lower Snow Depths25cm
Snow ConditionsFresh Snow High Hard Low
Last Snow
3cm of Snow - 22 January
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Luz Ardiden was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Gavarnie Gèdre 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre from OpenMeteo
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
WindSW F2SW F2SW F3W F3
2,400m
0℃
Snow
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Snow
+7cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
1℃
Hvy Snow
+1cm
-3℃
Snow
+21cm
-3℃
Fair
+1cm
SW F2SW F2SW F2W F3
2,125m
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+4cm
2℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
-1℃
Snow
+21cm
-1℃
Fair
+1cm
SW F3W F2
1,850m
3℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
2℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+14cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 2,229m
to 1,850m

varying 2,309m
to 1,850m

varying 2,319m
to 2,169m

varying 2,399m
to 2,109m

varying 1,909m
to 1,850m

1,850m

Max Town3℃6℃3℃2℃5℃1℃0℃
Min Town-2℃0℃-3℃-6℃0℃-6℃-7℃

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.

Gavarnie Gèdre 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

Thu
23

up to 1cm New Snow

DrizzleSnowMixedClear

Drizzle first, snow showers then clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
25

up to 7cm New Snow

CloudLt DrizzleCloudCloud

Cloudy, light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,309m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

up to 3cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,319m to 2,169m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
27

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainFair

Cloudy, light rain, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,399m to 2,109m, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

14cm to 21cm New Snow

SnowSnowLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Heavy snow showers, snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,909m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

1cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsMixedFairFair

Light snow showers, clear spells, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre, 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 Gavarnie Gèdre, 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.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast updated at 08:44 CST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Gavarnie Gèdre

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gavarnie Gèdre
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Formigal15cm 51cm
La Mongie7cm 32cm
Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle9cm 28cm
Luz Ardiden5cm 17cm
Gourette5cm 10cm
Saint-Lary Soulan2cm 7cm
Val Louron3cm 6cm

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.