Vars Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vars
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This is the Snow Forecast for Vars, France for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 04 January 2025 20:32 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm |
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Forecast for today in Vars
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Vars has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vars Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 70cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 40cm |
| Snow Conditions | Not Known |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Vars was reported as 2 (Moderate) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Vars 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||
| 2,750m | -2℃
| -4℃
 +2cm
| -7℃
| -1℃
 +5cm
| -4℃
+8cm
| -5℃
| -4℃
+18cm
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | W F2 | SW F2 | W F2 | SW F2 | ||
| 2,200m | 3℃
| 0℃
+2cm
| -3℃
 | 2℃
+6cm
| 0℃
+11cm
| -2℃
| 0℃
+18cm
|
| SE F4 | |||||||
| 1,650m | 7℃
| 3℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| 3℃
| 1℃
+2cm
| 2℃
| 1℃
+6cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,919m | 1,650m | varying 2,049m | varying 1,759m | 1,650m | ||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 3℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 0℃ | -5℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -3℃ |
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 at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vars.
Vars 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
Sun
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, snow showers at altitude then rain showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,919m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,049m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
2cm to 8cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers then light snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,759m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
6cm to 18cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 20:32 CST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vars
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 10cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 7cm | 41cm | |||||||
| La Forêt Blanche | 9cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 4cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 7cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Crévoux | 8cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500) | 13cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 5cm | 24cm |
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, 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.