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 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 03:38 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 14cm 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | 55cm 22in |
| Next 7 Days | 70cm 28in |
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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 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 30cm up to 12in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,139m 7,018ft to 1,299m 4,262ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 April 2025 03:40 BST
Powder Possible :- 27cm 11in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Villard Reculas over the next 2 days.
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Villard Reculas Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 160cm 63in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm 4in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 69 Pistes (57%) |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,330m 10,925ft | -4℃ 24°F
 +30cm +12in
| -7℃ 20°F
+25cm +10in
| -4℃ 24°F
 | 0℃ 33°F
 +1cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
+8cm +3in
| -2℃ 28°F
| -3℃ 27°F
+6cm +2in
|
| S F2 | S F3 | ||||||
| 2,290m 7,513ft | 3℃ 38°F
+14cm +5in
| -2℃ 29°F
+14cm +5in
| 2℃ 36°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 3℃ 37°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 38°F
|
| 1,250m 4,101ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 14℃ 56°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,139m 7,018ft | varying 1,589m 5,213ft | varying 2,409m 7,904ft | varying 2,349m 7,707ft | varying 2,259m 7,411ft | ||
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 7℃ 44°F | 10℃ 49°F | 14℃ 56°F | 10℃ 50°F | 11℃ 52°F | 11℃ 52°F |
| Min Town | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 34°F | 0℃ 33°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°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 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 30cm up to 12in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,139m 7,018ft to 1,299m 4,262ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 25cm up to 10in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, light snow then snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,589m 5,213ft to resort level.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Max 14℃ 56°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 2,379m 7,805ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,349m 7,707ft to 1,749m 5,738ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,259m 7,411ft to 2,149m 7,051ft , with rain below.
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 03:38 BST, next update expected 09:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 47cm 18in | 52cm 20in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 50cm 20in | 67cm 26in | |||||||
| Valloire | 48cm 19in | 59cm 23in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 41cm 16in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| La Grave | 46cm 18in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 47cm 19in | 56cm 22in | |||||||
| Albiez Montrond | 52cm 20in | 52cm 20in | |||||||
| Oz-en-Oisans | 37cm 14in | 47cm 18in |
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.