Gourette Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gourette
This is the Snow Forecast for Gourette, France for 17 days from 12 December.
Updated 12 December 2025 23:57 AEDT.
Forecast times for Gourette 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 Gourette.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Gourette Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gourette?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm |
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Forecast for today in Gourette
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Gourette is reporting “Fresh Snow” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Gourette Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 60cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Fresh Snow |
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| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Gourette was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
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| Fri 12 | Sat 13 | Sun 14 | Mon 15 | Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | ||||||
| 2,400m | 2℃
| 1℃
 | -3℃
 | -1℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
 +3cm
| 3℃
|
| S F3 | |||||||
| 1,875m | 5℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
 | 3℃
| 2℃
+2cm
| 5℃
|
| 1,350m | 9℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,759m | varying 1,749m | varying 2,179m | ||||
| Max Town | 9℃ | 7℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 5℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near Gourette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formigal | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Gavarnie Gèdre | - | 10cm | |||||||
| Panticosa | - | 9cm | |||||||
| Barèges | - | 6cm | |||||||
| Artouste-Fabrèges | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Cauterets | - | 4cm | |||||||
| Luz Ardiden | - | 4cm |
Snow Reliability
Gourette typically enjoys a snow depth of 100 to 150 centimeters throughout the season, with reliable snowfall from December to April. For the latest snow conditions, visit J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gourette
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gourette, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gourette, 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 Gourette 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 Gourette 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 Gourette 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.