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Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast - 22nd February 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 22 February.

Updated 21 February 2025 20:34 CST.

Gavarnie Gèdre Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 February
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days6cm
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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

Sat
22

2cm to 5cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowCloud

Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,099m to resort level.

Luz Ardiden (17km from Gavarnie Gèdre) is reporting “Wet” with 5cm 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 Depths120cm
Lower Snow Depths31cm
Snow ConditionsWet Snow
Last Snow
5cm of Snow - 22 February
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Luz Ardiden was reported as 3 (Considerable) 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
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
Tue
25
Wed
26
Thu
27
Fri
28
WindSE F2SE F3
2,400m
0℃
Snow
+5cm
2℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-4℃
Fair
0℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
SE F3
2,125m
1℃
Snow
+5cm
3℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Fair
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Mixed
SW F2
1,850m
3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
5℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,099m
to 1,850m

varying 2,179m
to 1,979m

Max Town3℃5℃7℃2℃-1℃4℃5℃
Min Town-5℃-7℃-3℃-4℃-6℃-4℃-2℃

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

Sat
22

2cm to 5cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowCloud

Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,099m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
24

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
26

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
27

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

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 20:34 CST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Gavarnie Gèdre

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Gavarnie Gèdre
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Gourette6cm 17cm
Val Louron9cm 12cm
Formigal4cm 11cm
La Mongie5cm 11cm
Saint-Lary Soulan7cm 10cm
Luz Ardiden5cm 9cm
Valle du Louron / Loudenvielle4cm 7cm

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.