Vars 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 14:43 BST

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 Expected	4 May
Next Snow Amount	9cm 4in
Next 48 Hours	9cm 4in
Next 7 Days	13cm 5in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Vars

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 16℃ 61°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

24cm 10in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,727m 8,947ft to 1,712m 5,617ft , 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)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 16℃ 60°F Min 1℃ 33°F
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 16℃ 61°F Min 4℃ 40°F
Mon 04	up to 17cm up to 7in New Snow Patchy heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,373m 7,785ft to 1,988m 6,522ft , with rain below.	Max 8℃ 45°F Min 4℃ 39°F
Tue 05	up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 2,173m 7,129ft to 1,819m 5,968ft , with rain below.	Max 9℃ 49°F Min 2℃ 35°F
Wed 06	up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,727m 8,947ft to 1,712m 5,617ft , with rain below.	Max 9℃ 47°F Min 1℃ 34°F
Thu 07	Clear sky at altitude, fair below.	Max 12℃ 54°F Min -3℃ 27°F
Fri 08	Clear spells at altitude, cloudy below.	Max 11℃ 51°F Min 3℃ 37°F

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 14:43 BST, next update expected 17:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for Vars, France at 1,650m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Vars

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vars
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Les Orres	10cm 4in	43cm 17in
Abriès	18cm 7in	27cm 11in
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)	19cm 8in	25cm 10in
Puy Saint Vincent	10cm 4in	23cm 9in
Risoul	17cm 7in	23cm 9in
Crévoux	7cm 3in	18cm 7in
Montgenèvre	7cm 3in	11cm 4in
La Forêt Blanche	5cm 2in	9cm 3in

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.