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Villard Reculas Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2026

Villard Reculas Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 19:40 CDT

Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas

Snow and Weather from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Villard Reculas Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Villard Reculas?

Villard Reculas Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,290m)
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days11cm
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Forecast for today in Villard Reculas

Max 15℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Villard Reculas from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
03		Mon
04		Tue
05		Wed
06		Thu
07		Fri
08		Sat
09
Wind
3,330m
2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+11cm
0℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-5℃
Snow
+7cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Clear
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2,290m
5℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
4℃
Light Snow
+3cm
2℃
Snow
+6cm
3℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
1,250m
15℃
Cloud
11℃
Drizzle
13℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Mixed
11℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Clear
15℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 2,758m
to 2,204m

varying 2,896m
to 1,881m

varying 2,358m
to 1,665m

varying 2,758m
to 2,235m

varying 3,004m
to 2,235m

Max Town15℃11℃13℃9℃11℃16℃15℃
Min Town9℃8℃5℃2℃2℃2℃8℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Villard Reculas

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Villard Reculas
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Les Deux Alpes24cm 46cm
La Grave10cm 45cm
Alpe d'Huez17cm 40cm
Vaujany18cm 38cm
Alpe d’Huez grand domaine Ski12cm 30cm
Le Corbier17cm 23cm
Oz-en-Oisans9cm 22cm
Valloire5cm 17cm

Snow Reliability

Villard Reculas typically sees snow depths ranging from 100 to 300 cm throughout the season, with reliable snowfall from December to April. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.

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.