Pyrenees: is the snow above or below normal? (4 November)

PyreneesPublished Wednesday 4 November 2026Data of 4 November2 min read

We compared today's snow at 4 resorts in the Pyrenees with the same date in each of the past 46 winters. 1 of them are clearly above normal.

Snow depth in the Pyrenees on 4 November 2026 (SnowScope snow model): Cauterets Cirque du Lys, Aramón Cerler, Rasos de Peguera, Espot.

Is it a good start?

At 2,072 m on Cauterets Cirque du Lys, today's 0 cm is close to normal for the date: deeper than in 21 of the past 46 winters (usual: 1 cm).

At 2,060 m on Aramón Cerler, today's 0 cm is close to normal for the date: deeper than in 22 of the past 46 winters (usual: 0 cm).

This is a good start at Rasos de Peguera. At 1,931 m, our model has 10 cm today, deeper than on this date in 46 of the past 46 winters (usual: 0 cm).

At 1,900 m on Espot, today's 1 cm is close to normal for the date: deeper than in 30 of the past 46 winters (usual: 0 cm).

Key numbers · 4 November
Resort	Snow depth	New snow, 72 h	Coming, next days	Top
Cauterets Cirque du Lys	25 cm	4 cm	3 cm	2,420 m
Aramón Cerler	18 cm	6 cm	5 cm	2,618 m
Rasos de Peguera	13 cm	22 cm	2 cm	2,036 m
Espot	10 cm	5 cm	2 cm	2,290 m

Today's snow

Of these resorts, Cauterets Cirque du Lys has the most snow on its upper slopes today, about 25 cm; then come Aramón Cerler 18 cm and Rasos de Peguera 13 cm.

38 of 53 resorts in the Pyrenees have snow on their upper slopes today, and our model counts 1,330 km² of snow-covered ground.

Keep in mind: resort values come from our snow model and describe an area, while stations measure one point.

This winterUsual rangeMiddle of past winters

This winter at Cauterets Cirque du Lys (line) against the usual range of past winters (band) and their middle (dashed).

What is coming next

More snow is on the way: by 7 November our forecast gives 5 cm at Aramón Cerler, 3 cm at Cauterets Cirque du Lys and 2 cm at Rasos de Peguera.

Forecasts a few days ahead can change: look at the map again the day before you travel.

Tips for skiers

Look for snow high up and on north-facing slopes: they keep it longest, while south-facing slopes lose it first in the sun.
Snow on the map does not mean a resort is open: check lifts and opening dates on the resort's website.
Early-season snow is thin. Stay on open, groomed pistes: rocks and grass can hide just under the surface.
Get a powder alert in the SnowScope app to know when Cauterets Cirque du Lys gets fresh snow.

About these numbers

Resort snow depths are the deepest snow on the resort's upper slopes from the SnowScope snow model (about 1 km, run of 4 November); they are estimates for an area, not a measurement at one point. Station values are measurements on the date shown. Forecasts can change. Always read the official avalanche bulletin before going off-piste.

Official avalanche bulletins: Météo-France / Meteocat / AEMET

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