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Vars Long-Range Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Vars Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 03 May 2026 05:44 AEST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Vars

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Vars Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Vars?

Vars Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,200m)
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days11cm
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Vars

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 16℃
Min -3℃

23cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,573m to 1,712m, with rain below.

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Vars Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Vars from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sat
02
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 16℃
Min 1℃
Sun
03
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 16℃
Min 4℃
Mon
04
Lt Drizzle

up to 7cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,573m to 1,958m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Tue
05
Light Snow

up to 12cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 2,481m to 1,835m, with rain below.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Wed
06
Cloud

up to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,558m to 1,758m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Thu
07
Mixed

Clear sky at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 12℃
Min 1℃
Fri
08
Cloud

Clear spells at altitude, cloudy below.

Max 15℃
Min -3℃

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 05:44 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Vars, France at 1,650m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Snow Forecast near Vars

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vars
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)20cm 33cm
Les Orres15cm 26cm
Risoul8cm 24cm
Abriès11cm 21cm
Montgenèvre4cm 17cm
Puy Saint Vincent6cm 15cm
La Forêt Blanche3cm 14cm
Crévoux6cm 12cm

Snow Reliability

Vars typically enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of around 180 cm during peak season. Regular snowfall and a good snowmelt schedule make it an attractive choice, but always check the latest updates on J2Ski for current conditions.

Off-Piste Safety in Vars

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Vars, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.