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Vars Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Vars Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 07:47 CDT

Snow Forecast for Vars

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

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 Expected22 March
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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Forecast for today in Vars

Max 5℃
Min -11℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Vars from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22		Mon
23		Tue
24		Wed
25		Thu
26
Wind
2,750m
-3℃
Clear
-3℃
Clear
-6℃
Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
-3℃
Clear
-10℃
Cloud
+2cm
2,200m
1℃
Clear
0℃
Cloud
-3℃
Snow
+4cm
1℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
-7℃
Cloud
+1cm
1,650m
5℃
Clear
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Snow
+5cm
6℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,681m
to 1,650m

varying 1,696m
to 1,650m

1,650m

1,650m

Max Town5℃5℃2℃6℃6℃6℃-2℃
Min Town-11℃-8℃-5℃-14℃-10℃-9℃-12℃

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 Vars

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Vars
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Abriès11cm 12cm
Les Orres7cm 9cm
Puy Saint Vincent6cm 9cm
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)8cm 8cm
Crévoux6cm 7cm
La Forêt Blanche6cm 7cm
Serre Chevalier4cm 5cm
Montgenèvre3cm 4cm

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.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vars

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

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