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Vars Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Vars Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Vars

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Vars, France for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 10:39 NZST.

Vars Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vars.

Forecast for today in Vars

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedShwrsFog

Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Vars has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Vars Snow Report

Vars Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths70cm
Lower Snow Depths40cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Vars 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Vars from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,750m
4℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃
Light Snow
6℃
Mixed
5℃
Lt Rain
4℃
Snow
2,200m
8℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Cloud
+2cm
6℃
Mixed
4℃
Light Snow
8℃
Mixed
9℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Shwrs
1,650m
13℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Fair
8℃
Cloud
12℃
Fair
15℃
Mixed
13℃
Cloud
Snow Line

2,359m

varying 1,919m
to 1,819m

varying 2,209m
to 2,129m

2,189m

2,479m

Max Town13℃8℃9℃8℃12℃15℃13℃
Min Town3℃2℃1℃2℃2℃4℃5℃

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.

Vars Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogMixedShwrsFog

Fog first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 5cm New Snow

FairMixedStormSnow

Fair first, clear spells then thunderstorms, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,819m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedMixed

Fair early, then clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

FogCloudLt RainMixed

Fog first, cloudy then light rain, clear spells later.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Vars, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Vars, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Vars Snow Forecast updated at 10:39 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Vars

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vars
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Montgenèvre8cm 9cm
Serre Chevalier12cm 13cm
Les Orres8cm 8cm
La Forêt Blanche4cm 4cm
Abriès3cm 3cm
Puy Saint Vincent8cm 9cm
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)3cm 3cm
Crévoux2cm 2cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vars

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vars, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vars, 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 Vars 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 Vars 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 Vars 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.