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Villeneuve Snow Forecast - 17th May 2026

Villeneuve Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 17 May 2026 19:42 AEST

Snow Forecast for Villeneuve

Snow and Weather from 17 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Villeneuve Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Villeneuve?

Villeneuve Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,100m)
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Forecast for today in Villeneuve

Max 12℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
17

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudLt DrizzleShwrs

Clear sky first, cloudy then light drizzle, rain showers later.

Forecast times for Villeneuve are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Villeneuve from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
17
Mon
18
Tue
19
Wed
20
Thu
21
Fri
22
Sat
23
Wind
2,800m
-1℃
Fair
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
2,100m
7℃
Snow
6℃
Light Snow
8℃
Cloud
11℃
Clear
13℃
Fair
16℃
Clear
16℃
Mixed
1,400m
12℃
Shwrs
10℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
18℃
Fair
21℃
Clear
20℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,154m
to 1,954m

varying 2,769m
to 2,231m

Max Town12℃10℃13℃15℃18℃21℃20℃
Min Town-3℃2℃1℃5℃4℃5℃8℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Villeneuve

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Villeneuve
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Val Thorens3cm 3cm
Les Deux Alpes5cm 6cm
Montgenèvre2cm 2cm
Puy Saint Vincent1cm 1cm
Risoul1cm 1cm
Serre Chevalier1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Villeneuve typically enjoys good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 100 cm and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Villeneuve

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Villeneuve, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Villeneuve, 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 Villeneuve 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 Villeneuve 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 Villeneuve 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.