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The coming week in the Hautes-Pyrénées massifs promises to be mixed, with an alternation of sunny days and disturbances. Snow could return on Friday.
The start of the week will be marked by calm and sunny weather, with clear spells prevailing. A few low clouds could persist in the valleys in the morning, dissipating quickly. Temperatures vary from 8 to 12°C at 1500 meters and maximums around 5°C on summits above 2500 meters.
Wednesday and Thursday: arrival of a disturbance
A change is expected from Wednesday afternoon, with skies gradually becoming cloudy. Showers could appear on Thursday, mainly on ridges and exposed slopes.
Temperatures are falling, oscillating between 6°C and 10°C in mid-mountains, with minimums close to 0°C on the summits.
Friday and weekend: cold and snow
A significant drop in temperatures is expected from Friday, accompanied by a possible return of the first snow from 1800 to 2000 meters. The weekend could alternate between snow showers and sunny spells. Maximum temperatures around 5 to 8°C in mid-mountains, with negative minimums (-3°C to 0°C) on the summits.
First significant falls possible in sectors like the Grand Tourmalet and Cauterets.
