Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre
This is the Snow Forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre, France for 17 days from 19 November.
Updated 17 November 2025 08:30 CST.
Forecast times for Gavarnie Gèdre are in Central European Time (Europe/Paris).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gavarnie Gèdre.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gavarnie Gèdre?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm |
| Next 7 Days | 50cm |
Forecast for today in Gavarnie Gèdre
Max 0℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
19
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 19 November 2025 03:36 CST
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gavarnie Gèdre over the next 2 days.
Gourette (near Gavarnie Gèdre) is reporting "Fresh Snow".
Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Report
Snow report from Gourette (near Gavarnie Gèdre)
| Upper Snow Depths | 15cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Gourette was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
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| Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | E F4 | NW F2 | N F3 | |||
| 2,400m | -3℃
+2cm
| -6℃
 +9cm
| -11℃
 +3cm
| -10℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+3cm
| -2℃
 +18cm
| -3℃
+7cm
|
| SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F2 | N F3 | ||||
| 2,125m | -1℃
+1cm
| -5℃
+7cm
| -9℃
+3cm
| -7℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+18cm
| -1℃
+6cm
|
| SW F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,850m | 0℃
+1cm
| -3℃
+7cm
| -6℃
+2cm
| -2℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+11cm
| 0℃
+5cm
|
| Snow Line | 1,850m | 1,850m | 1,850m | 1,850m | varying 2,109m | varying 1,909m | 1,850m |
| Max Town | 0℃ | -3℃ | -6℃ | -2℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -7℃ | -11℃ | -9℃ | -4℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ |
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.
Max 0℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
19
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -3℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
7cm to 9cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -6℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Snow showers, clear sky, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
24
11cm to 18cm New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,909m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
25
5cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow showers, light snow, light snow showers 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 08:30 CST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Gavarnie Gèdre
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourette | 25cm | 77cm | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 18cm | 60cm | |||||||
| La Mongie | 20cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 9cm | 37cm | |||||||
| Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle | 14cm | 37cm | |||||||
| Formigal | 16cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Val Louron | 9cm | 26cm |
Snow Reliability
Gavarnie Gèdre typically enjoys a solid snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season, with consistent snowfall from December to March. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
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.