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Vars Snow Report

Vars has average snow depth of 47cm.

Conditions: "Good-skiing".

View conditions on Vars live webcams. Read the Forecast, or research monthly averages with our Historical data.
Average Depth: 47 cm
Conditions:Good-skiing

Vars Snow Report - 21 Dec 2024

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

New Precipitation in Vars

The most recent dump in this resort in France was 13 cm on Sunday 15 Dec - current conditions are described as "Good-skiing".

Base Depth

The bottom of the piste lies at an altitude of 1674 metres - the latest report indicates depth at this altitude is 45 centimetres.

Summit Depth

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.

Forecast Today

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

Vars Ski Report

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
min -15

Vars Summit

ski and snowboard conditions at the top of Vars ski area

summit min -5 °C
wind speed 19 kph
direction W

Vars Lift Status

Approximately 68 percent of Vars lifts and trails will be open today.

Visibility in Vars

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!

Vars Skiing Weather

Precipitation and cloud cover plus max day temperature and minimum night temp.

Summit Conditions

Weather conditions are very different at the top of the Vars ski area - go equipped for comfort & safety on the whole mountain.

Conditions in Resorts Nearby

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

More Information & Resources

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


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