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 25 January.
Updated 25 January 2025 10:35 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 30cm12in |
| Next 7 Days | 48cm19in |
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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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
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Updated 25 January 2025 21:36 UTC
Powder Possible :- 10cm4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Villard Reculas over the next 2 days.
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Villard Reculas Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 165cm65in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20cm8in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 113 Pistes (90%) |
Villard Reculas 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | Tue 28 | Wed 29 | Thu 30 | Fri 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 3,330m10,925ft | -3℃27°F
| -7℃19°F
 +9cm+3in
| -3℃27°F
+21cm+8in
| -10℃14°F
+14cm+6in
| -13℃9°F
 +4cm+1in
| -9℃16°F
| -11℃12°F
|
| SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 2,290m7,513ft | 3℃37°F
| 1℃33°F
+6cm+2in
| 4℃38°F
 +4cm+2in
| -2℃27°F
+16cm+6in
| -5℃23°F
+4cm+2in
| -5℃24°F
| -6℃21°F
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,250m4,101ft | 11℃51°F
| 7℃44°F
+1cm+1in
| 10℃50°F
 | 3℃38°F
+5cm+2in
| 0℃32°F
+4cm+2in
| 5℃40°F
| 3℃36°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,979m6,493ft | varying 1,849m6,066ft | varying 2,589m8,494ft | varying 1,649m5,410ft | 1,250m4,101ft | ||
| Max Town | 11℃51°F | 7℃44°F | 10℃50°F | 3℃38°F | 0℃32°F | 5℃40°F | 3℃36°F |
| Min Town | 6℃42°F | -1℃31°F | 3℃38°F | -1℃29°F | -4℃25°F | -5℃22°F | -3℃27°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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
26
1cm to 9cm1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,849m6,066ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
27
up to 21cmup to 8in New Snow
Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,589m8,494ft to 1,789m5,869ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
28
5cm to 14cm2in to 6in New Snow
Snow first, light snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,649m5,410ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
29
4cm1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
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 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.
Villard Reculas Snow Forecast updated at 10:35 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski | 35cm14in | 65cm26in | |||||||
| Oz-en-Oisans | 30cm12in | 50cm20in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 29cm12in | 47cm19in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 27cm11in | 40cm16in | |||||||
| Auris-en-Oisans | 13cm5in | 39cm15in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 26cm10in | 37cm15in | |||||||
| La Grave | 25cm10in | 36cm14in | |||||||
| Chamrousse | 23cm9in | 35cm14in |
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.