Villard de Lans Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Villard de Lans
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Villard de Lans, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 13:33 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 17in |
| Next 7 Days | 17in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Villard de Lans.
Forecast for today in Villard de Lans
Max 51°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7in New Snow
Rain showers, rain, light rain later.
Snow Line from 5,869ft to 4,491ft, with rain below.
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Updated 15 April 2025 19:40 PDT
Powder Possible :- 15in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Villard de Lans over the next 2 days.
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Villard de Lans Snow Report
Snow report from Autrans (7 miles from Villard de Lans)
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Villard de Lans 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | NW F3 | SE F3 | S F3 | |||
| 7,119ft | 36°F
 +7in
| 28°F
+10in
| 44°F
 | 46°F
| 43°F
 | 40°F
| 40°F
 |
| SW F2 | NW F3 | SE F3 | S F4 | ||||
| 5,282ft | 43°F
+4in
| 35°F
+10in
| 50°F
| 52°F
| 50°F
| 48°F
| 47°F
|
| NW F2 | S F3 | S F3 | |||||
| 3,445ft | 51°F
| 40°F
 +2in
| 54°F
| 56°F
| 54°F
| 55°F
| 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,869ft | varying 4,327ft | varying 4,065ft | ||||
| Max Town | 51°F | 40°F | 54°F | 56°F | 54°F | 55°F | 54°F |
| Min Town | 39°F | 32°F | 37°F | 47°F | 39°F | 37°F | 40°F |
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 de Lans 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 51°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7in New Snow
Rain showers, rain, light rain later.
Snow Line from 5,869ft to 4,491ft, with rain below.
Max 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
2in to 10in New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then light snow, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 4,327ft to resort level.
Max 54°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Max 56°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 54°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Max 55°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 54°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Villard de Lans, 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 de Lans, on any given trail 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 de Lans Snow Forecast updated at 13:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Villard de Lans
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamrousse | 17in | 17in | |||||||
| Alpe du Grand Serre | 12in | 14in | |||||||
| Font d'Urle | 6in | 6in | |||||||
| Autrans | 5in | 5in | |||||||
| La Chapelle-en-Vercors | 4in | 4in | |||||||
| Col de Rousset | 3in | 3in | |||||||
| Méaudre | 2in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Villard de Lans
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Villard de Lans, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Villard de Lans, 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 de Lans 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 de Lans 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 de Lans 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.