Is Gavarnie/Gèdre snowsure?
The snowiest week in Gavarnie/Gèdre is week 2 of December. There are typically 2.9 snowy days during this week with 44 cm of snowfall. Check out the Gavarnie/Gèdre Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Gavarnie/Gèdre
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 26 cm | 2.3 days |
| January | 32 cm | 2.7 days |
| February | 33 cm | 2.8 days |
| March | 32 cm | 3.4 days |
| April | 20 cm | 2.3 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gavarnie/Gèdre during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Gavarnie/Gèdre is 8 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week.Gavarnie-Gedre expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2125m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2774m) is well above the middle elevation of Gavarnie-Gedre. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Gavarnie-Gedre at the start of May but rain is more likely than snow with an average of two or three rainy days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Gavarnie-Gedre during week one of May with average maximum temperature 4.6°C and minimum temperature 3.3°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 11km/h).
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Gavarnie/Gèdre Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Gavarnie/Gèdre and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Gavarnie/Gèdre are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Gavarnie/Gèdre are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Gavarnie/Gèdre are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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