New snowfall: Vars accumulation & what's predicted today.
New Snow Fall ski area average |
13 cm |
Last Snowfall Date most recent new snow |
Sunday Sunday 15 Dec |
Base Snow Depth altitude 1674 m |
45 cm |
Top Snow Depth altitude 2665 m |
49 cm |
Snow Conditions surface condition for skiing |
Good-skiing |
Today amount forecast today |
11.2 cm |
The most recent dump in this resort in France was 13 cm on Sunday 15 Dec - current conditions are described as "Good-skiing".
The bottom of the piste lies at an altitude of 1674 metres - the latest report indicates depth at this altitude is 45 centimetres.
The top lift station lies at 2665 metres altitude - measurments indicate that current depth at the top of the lift served skiable terrain is 49 centimetres.
There are 11.2 centimetres of new snow forecast today on the Vars ski area.
data is from 15/12/24 predictions and forecasting run
Ski area, lift status and skiing conditions expected today.
Ski Area / Ski Lifts lift status & area open |
68 % |
Visibility can you see hazards? |
poor |
Skiing Conditions weather forecast today in Vars |
max 2 |
Vars Summit ski and snowboard conditions at the top of Vars ski area |
summit min -5 °C |
Approximately 68 percent of Vars lifts and trails will be open today.
Affects your ability to see & avoid obstacles like other skiers, negotiate bumps & moguls or avoid dangers such as piste & cliff edges on piste... and crevasses off-piste!
Precipitation and cloud cover plus max day temperature and minimum night temp.
Weather conditions are very different at the top of the Vars ski area - go equipped for comfort & safety on the whole mountain.
Find snow close to Vars with these nearby reports.
Resort |
Top Depth Base Depth |
New Snow Depth/Date |
Current Conditions | More Today? |
---|---|---|---|---|
Les Orres snow report |
60 cm 40 cm |
10 cm 08 Dec 2024 |
Good-skiing | 11.6 |
Risoul snow report |
70 cm 49 cm |
18 cm 20 Dec 2024 |
Good-skiing | 12.2 |
Natural and man made fresh powder in this French resort.
The average annual snowfall in Vars is 250 centimetres each year.
Natural powder is augmented with 9 cannons or "snow guns" along 14km of piste which equates to approximately 15% of all Vars runs.
Off-piste skiing and snowboarding is permitted which helps to alleviate the wear and tear on ski conditions on the patrolled trails.
Local Resources
You can get the latest Vars report and forecast free on your mobile phone by visiting our mobile website.
You can also call the Vars Information phone number 465104 to hear their report in these languages: English, German, Italian.
Slope Orientation
The slopes in the Vars domain face in these directions: N W E
Top Tips:
In the coldest winter months of January and February you'll be grateful for a resort with South facing ski areas, which offer some welcome light and warmth in the depths of a mountain winter.
In the warmest spring months of April and May, you'll find the best (ie not slushy) riding is to be had on the cooler and shady North facing trails.
Vars rating for snow quality is 4 stars out of 5 overall