Saint-Lary Soulan Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saint-Lary Soulan
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saint-Lary Soulan, France for 15 days from 18 April.
Updated 17 April 2025 13:31 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 19 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saint-Lary Soulan.
Forecast for today in Saint-Lary Soulan
Max 13℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Saint-Lary Soulan is reporting “Hard” with 12cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saint-Lary Soulan Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm |
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Saint-Lary Soulan was reported as 1 (Low Risk) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Saint-Lary Soulan 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F2 | SW F2 | E F2 | ||||
| 2,515m | 8℃
| 3℃
 +10cm
| -2℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
 | -1℃
+2cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
|
| E F2 | |||||||
| 2,083m | 10℃
| 5℃
+3cm
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+2cm
| 6℃
+1cm
| 4℃
 |
| 1,650m | 13℃
| 8℃
 +1cm
| 7℃
| 8℃
 | 4℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,369m | varying 1,779m | 1,969m | varying 1,869m | varying 2,179m | ||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | 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.
Saint-Lary Soulan 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 13℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
1cm to 10cm New Snow
Rain showers, light drizzle, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,369m to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,779m to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, fog later.
Snow Line from 1,869m to 1,779m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,179m to 2,029m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Saint-Lary Soulan, 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 Saint-Lary Soulan, 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.
Saint-Lary Soulan Snow Forecast updated at 13:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Saint-Lary Soulan
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrenees 2 Vallées | 14cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Piau Engaly | 16cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Cerler | 13cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Peyragudes | 13cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Barèges | 10cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Cauterets | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Luchon - Superbagnères | 9cm | 12cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saint-Lary Soulan
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saint-Lary Soulan, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saint-Lary Soulan, 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 Saint-Lary Soulan 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 Saint-Lary Soulan 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 Saint-Lary Soulan 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.