Vars Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vars
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This is the Snow Forecast for Vars, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 07:39 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 14 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | - |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
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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 49°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 7,936ft to 7,575ft, with rain below.
Vars has 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vars Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 28in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 16in |
| Snow Conditions | Not 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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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 9,022ft | 35°F
 +1in
| 37°F
 +1in
| 31°F
| 37°F
 | 39°F
| 39°F
| 39°F
|
| 7,218ft | 42°F
| 46°F
 | 39°F
| 42°F
| 44°F
| 45°F
| 45°F
|
| 5,413ft | 49°F
| 52°F
| 46°F
| 47°F
| 51°F
| 56°F
| 55°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,936ft | varying 7,904ft | varying 6,755ft | ||||
| Max Town | 49°F | 52°F | 46°F | 47°F | 51°F | 56°F | 55°F |
| Min Town | 41°F | 38°F | 35°F | 33°F | 35°F | 37°F | 38°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.
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 49°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 7,936ft to 7,575ft, with rain below.
Max 52°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, thunderstorms, fog later.
Snow Line from 7,904ft to 7,510ft, with rain below.
Max 46°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,755ft to 6,624ft, with rain below.
Max 47°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 51°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Max 56°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Max 55°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, 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 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.
Vars Snow Forecast updated at 07:39 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Vars
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgenèvre | 5in | 5in | |||||||
| La Forêt Blanche | 3in | 3in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Abriès | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Risoul | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Crévoux | 1in | 1in |
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.