Villard Reculas Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas
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This is the Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas, France for 15 days from 29 May.
Updated 28 May 2025 07:35 PDT.
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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 69°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 69°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Alpe d'Huez (near Villard Reculas) is reporting “Hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Villard Reculas Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (near Villard Reculas)
| Upper Snow Depths | 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
Villard Reculas 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | Tue 03 | Wed 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 10,925ft | 45°F
| 51°F
 | 49°F
| 48°F
| 36°F
| 41°F
 | 35°F
 |
| SW F2 | S F2 | S F2 | |||||
| 7,513ft | 56°F
| 62°F
| 61°F
| 60°F
| 50°F
| 53°F
 | 48°F
 |
| 4,101ft | 69°F
| 76°F
| 73°F
| 72°F
| 61°F
| 66°F
| 59°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 10,922ft | varying 10,561ft | |||||
| Max Town | 69°F | 76°F | 73°F | 72°F | 61°F | 66°F | 59°F |
| Min Town | 47°F | 55°F | 55°F | 56°F | 53°F | 56°F | 50°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 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 69°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 69°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 76°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 76°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 73°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 73°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 72°F
Min 56°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 56°F to daytime highs around 72°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 61°F
Min 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 61°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
02
New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 10,922ft to 10,659ft, with rain below.
Max 66°F
Min 56°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 56°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 59°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
04
New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain showers then cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 10,561ft to 10,463ft, 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 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 Reculas Snow Forecast updated at 07:35 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | - | 3in | |||||||
| La Grave | - | 2in | |||||||
| Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski | - | 1in |
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.