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Villard Reculas Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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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 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 03:32 PDT.

Villard Reculas Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours9in
Next 7 Days14in
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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 51°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 4in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,346ft to 6,526ft, with rain below.

Alpe d'Huez (3 miles from Villard Reculas) is reporting “Hard” with 9in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Villard Reculas Snow Report

Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (3 miles from Villard Reculas)

Alpe d'Huez Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths79in
Snow ConditionsHard

Villard Reculas 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
10,925ft
26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4in
26°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
22°F
Snow
+4in
24°F
Cloud
29°F
Mixed
32°F
Cloud
34°F
Snow
+2in
7,513ft
39°F
Cloud
+1in
41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
35°F
Light Snow
+1in
37°F
Cloud
41°F
Cloud
42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
4,101ft
51°F
Cloud
50°F
Mixed
47°F
Cloud
49°F
Cloud
53°F
Fair
57°F
Cloud
58°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 7,346ft
to 6,526ft

varying 7,247ft
to 6,460ft

varying 6,427ft
to 5,377ft

varying 6,526ft
to 6,427ft

varying 7,313ft
to 7,280ft

varying 8,133ft
to 8,002ft

varying 8,330ft
to 7,969ft

Max Town51°F50°F47°F49°F53°F57°F58°F
Min Town41°F40°F40°F38°F39°F41°F46°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 51°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 51°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 4in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 7,346ft to 6,526ft, with rain below.

Max 50°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2in New Snow

CloudMixedCloudLt Rain

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

Snow Line from 7,247ft to 6,460ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 4in New Snow

Lt RainCloudCloudCloud

Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 6,427ft to 5,377ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

New Snow

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 6,526ft to 6,427ft, with rain below.

Max 53°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairShwrsFair

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

Max 57°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 57°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

New Snow

ClearCloudCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 8,133ft to 8,002ft, with rain below.

Max 58°F
Min 46°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 2in New Snow

FairCloudStormLt Rain

Fair first, cloudy then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 8,330ft to 7,969ft, 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 03:32 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Villard Reculas
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes9in 16in
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski8in 14in
Vaujany7in 12in
Alpe d'Huez9in 13in
La Grave7in 11in
Le Corbier9in 10in
Oz-en-Oisans8in 10in
Valmeinier6in 8in

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.