Val Louron Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Val Louron
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Val Louron, France for 16 days from 17 March.
Updated 17 March 2025 05:39 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 22 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Val Louron.
Forecast for today in Val Louron
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Val Louron is reporting “Fresh Snow” with very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Val Louron Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 50cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 29cm of Snow - 14 March | |
| Pistes Open | 22 Pistes |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Val Louron was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Val Louron 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | S F3 | S F4 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F2 | |
| 2,100m | -1℃
| 3℃
 | 2℃
 +1cm
| 6℃
| 3℃
| -1℃
 +8cm
| -2℃
 |
| SW F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | SW F3 | ||||
| 1,750m | 2℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
 | 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,400m | 5℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
 | 14℃
| 11℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,400m | varying 2,049m | varying 1,869m | ||||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ | 11℃ | 8℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -1℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | -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.
Val Louron 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 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
19
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 2,049m to 1,979m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then fair, cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
22
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,869m to 1,669m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Val Louron, 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 Val Louron, 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.
Val Louron Snow Forecast updated at 05:39 CDT, next update expected 11:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Val Louron
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerler | 12cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Piau Engaly | 9cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Saint-Lary Soulan | 1cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 6cm | 34cm | |||||||
| La Mongie | 1cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | 3cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Baqueira-Beret | 1cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Barèges | - | 24cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Val Louron
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Val Louron, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Val Louron, 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 Val Louron 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 Val Louron 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 Val Louron 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.