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 28 May.
Updated 28 May 2025 03:33 BST.
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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
Max 20℃ 67°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Alpe d'Huez (near Villard Reculas) is reporting “Hard” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Villard Reculas Snow Report
Snow report from Alpe d'Huez (near Villard Reculas)
| Upper Snow Depths | 200cm 79in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Hard |
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| Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | Tue 03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,330m 10,925ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 10℃ 49°F
 | 7℃ 44°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 0℃ 31°F
 +9cm +3in
| 3℃ 38°F
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 2,290m 7,513ft | 12℃ 53°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 12℃ 53°F
|
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 20℃ 67°F
| 20℃ 68°F
| 23℃ 74°F
| 20℃ 68°F
| 21℃ 70°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 17℃ 63°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,109m 10,200ft | varying 3,019m 9,905ft | |||||
| Max Town | 20℃ 67°F | 20℃ 68°F | 23℃ 74°F | 20℃ 68°F | 21℃ 70°F | 13℃ 56°F | 17℃ 63°F |
| Min Town | 9℃ 49°F | 8℃ 47°F | 10℃ 50°F | 13℃ 55°F | 13℃ 55°F | 11℃ 52°F | 11℃ 51°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.
Max 20℃ 67°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Max 20℃ 68°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 68°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
Max 23℃ 74°F
Min 10℃ 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 50°F to daytime highs around 23℃ 74°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 20℃ 68°F
Min 13℃ 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ 55°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 68°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 21℃ 70°F
Min 13℃ 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ 55°F to daytime highs around 21℃ 70°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 11℃ 52°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 52°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 9cm up to 3in New Snow
Rain showers first, thunderstorms then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,019m 9,905ft to 2,839m 9,314ft , with rain below.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 11℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, thunderstorms, cloudy 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 03:33 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Grave | 3cm 1in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 1cm - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Vaujany | 1cm - | 1cm - |
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.