Gourette Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Gourette during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Gourette is 11 cm. There are typically 1.5 snowy days during this week.Gourette expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1899m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (2550m) is a long way above the mid altitude of Gourette. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Gourette at the end of April but rain is more likely than snow with an average of two or three rainy days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Gourette during week four of April with average maximum temperature 4.3°C and minimum temperature 3.0°C at the mid altitude. On average, two days out of seven will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while powder days that don't have perfect conditions also occur, on average one day every second year during this week each year.