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Vars Snow Forecast - 18th April 2025

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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 18 April.

Updated 18 April 2025 20:39 AEST.

Vars Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 April
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days1cm
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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 11℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Vars has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Vars Snow Report

Vars Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths70cm
Lower Snow Depths40cm
Snow ConditionsNot Known
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Vars was reported as 4 (High) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Vars 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Vars from OpenMeteo
Fri
18
Sat
19
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
WindSE F3SW F3
2,750m
1℃
Clear
3℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Storm
3℃
Mixed
3℃
Mixed
SE F3SW F2
2,200m
6℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
6℃
Mixed
S F3SW F2
1,650m
11℃
Clear
11℃
Mixed
8℃
Fair
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Shwrs
11℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 2,189m
to 2,179m

Max Town11℃11℃8℃9℃10℃11℃11℃
Min Town0℃3℃2℃0℃2℃2℃2℃

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 11℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

FairMixedShwrsMixed

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

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
20

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudFairFairCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,189m to 2,179m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

MixedClearCloudMixed

Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudMixed

Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

FairMixedLt RainClear

Fair first, clear spells then light rain showers, clear sky later.

Max 11℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky 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 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.

Vars Snow Forecast updated at 20:39 AEST, next update expected 23:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Vars

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vars
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Abriès3cm 3cm
La Forêt Blanche1cm 1cm
Les Orres-1cm
Montgenèvre-1cm
Puy Saint Vincent1cm 1cm
Risoul1cm 1cm
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)1cm 1cm
Serre Chevalier1cm 1cm

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.