J2Ski New Zealand J2Ski logo
Facebook

Villard Reculas Snow Forecast - 9th May 2025

J2Ski - Sign In

Villard Reculas Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas, France for 15 days from 9 May.

Updated 09 May 2025 08:34 NZST.

Villard Reculas Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Villard Reculas.
Find a Ski Instructor

  Book Lessons Maison Sport

Free Snow Reports by e-Mail  Sign Up for Powder Alerts

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Villard Reculas

Max 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,879m, with rain below.

Alpe d'Huez (near Villard Reculas) is reporting “Hard” with 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Villard Reculas Snow Report

Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (near Villard Reculas)

Alpe d'Huez Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths200cm
Snow ConditionsHard

Villard Reculas 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

Get this snow forecast by e-mail Join J2Ski's Snow Mail Here

 NEW FOR 24/25 - Improved Forecasts for Villard Reculas - high-resolution weather models, updated more often -  Subscribe

Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas from OpenMeteo
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Wind
3,330m
-1℃
Mixed
+2cm
2℃
Fair
1℃
Cloud
+3cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-3℃
Cloud
+3cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+12cm
SW F2
2,290m
6℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Mixed
1,250m
12℃
Mixed
15℃
Fair
14℃
Mixed
9℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 2,229m
to 1,879m

varying 2,569m
to 2,409m

varying 2,389m
to 2,169m

varying 2,339m
to 2,169m

varying 2,449m
to 2,279m

varying 2,369m
to 2,229m

Max Town12℃15℃14℃9℃11℃13℃11℃
Min Town5℃5℃7℃6℃4℃6℃8℃

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.

Villard Reculas 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 12℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,879m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 3cm New Snow

FairMixedShwrsCloud

Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,569m to 2,409m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 8cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainCloud

Light rain, light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,389m to 2,169m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 3cm New Snow

ClearFairShwrsFair

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

Snow Line from 2,339m to 2,169m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

up to 3cm New Snow

ClearCloudLt RainCloud

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

Snow Line from 2,449m to 2,279m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
15

up to 12cm New Snow

MixedLt RainStormLt Rain

Clear spells first, light rain showers then thunderstorms, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,369m to 2,229m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas, 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 Villard Reculas, 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.

Villard Reculas Snow Forecast updated at 08:34 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Villard Reculas
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes8cm 36cm
La Grave14cm 28cm
Alpe d'Huez6cm 23cm
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski5cm 20cm
Vaujany5cm 19cm
Valloire-7cm
Oz-en-Oisans1cm 5cm
Le Corbier-4cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Villard Reculas

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