Is Villard-de-Lans snowsure?
The snowiest week in Villard-de-Lans is week 1 of February. There are typically 3.5 snowy days during this week with 37 cm of snowfall. Check out the Villard-de-Lans Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Villard-de-Lans
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 24 cm | 2.6 days |
| January | 23 cm | 3.1 days |
| February | 22 cm | 2.9 days |
| March | 20 cm | 2.6 days |
| April | 10 cm | 1.8 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Villard-de-Lans during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Villard-de-Lans is 10 cm. There are typically 1.1 snowy days during this week.Villard-de-Lans prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1611m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2557m) is far above the middle elevation of Villard-de-Lans. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Villard-de-Lans at the start of May but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 10cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Villard-de-Lans during week one of May with average maximum temperature 6.1°C and minimum temperature 4.6°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Villard-de-Lans Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Villard-de-Lans and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Villard-de-Lans are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Villard-de-Lans are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Villard-de-Lans are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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