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Tier B — Favored

📷 Villars-Gryon

Europe

Villars-Gryon

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 7

Conditions data updated Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 31, 11:06 AM•Weather at base: 1250m

Overview

Villars-Gryon is a ski resort in Europe, Switzerland, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 7). Conditions last updated 2026-08-31 11:06 UTC.

Resort Guide

Villars-Gryon is a Swiss ski resort located in the Vaud Alps, offering direct access to over 130 kilometers of slopes suitable for all levels, with panoramic views of the Dents du Midi and Mont Blanc. The resort features a welcoming alpine village atmosphere, modern lift infrastructure, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing. Signature experiences include ski-in/ski-out accommodations, family-friendly facilities, and easy connections to the neighboring ski areas of Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000. Villars-Gryon stands out for its scenic setting, diverse terrain, and year-round mountain leisure options.

Resort Info

Summit2120m
Base1250m
Vertical870m
Lifts30
Runs67
Skiable Area1587.7 acres
Average snowfall148 inches / 375 cm
CountrySwitzerland
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Season dates

Projected openingDecember 7, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Magic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Charlie’s Bar – A popular après-ski spot in Villars-Gryon, Charlie’s Bar is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and extensive drink selection, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC

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1250m

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19.1°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Villars-Gryon El Niño rank & forecast

Villars-Gryon ranks #171 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +4% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#171 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Villars-Gryon averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -3%, '15-16 +16%, '23-24 -3%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −3%'15-16 +16%'23-24 −3%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Villars-Gryon Webcams

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Villars-Gryon (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 31, 11:06 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 73.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
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Wed, Sep 2
15 / 30.6mm
Thu, Sep 3
17 / 3
Fri, Sep 4
21 / 5
Sat, Sep 5
21 / 7
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Precip (mm)1.20.61.500000.60000000000
Temp (°C)8149514671576168102010122012
Wind (km/h)493371282161562272
Gusts (km/h)273928202915153317143017192526203628

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

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14.2°

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15.1°

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21.1°

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21.1°

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23.9°

8.4°

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7

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17.6°

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8

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20.5°

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9

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19.2°

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Summit elevation (2120m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC

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Off-season · 497cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 446cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~467.2 cm. That's 6% below the 5-year average (497 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 5% above the 30-year average (446 cm).

Villars-Gryon Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 433cm with an average of 99 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November57.3cm13 days21cm49cm14.5cm
December81.2cm16 days69cm102cm16.9cm
January79.4cm17 days109cm139cm16.8cm
February70.5cm15 days139cm163cm16.1cm
March62.5cm15 days144cm169cm13.9cm
April43.2cm11 days119cm152cm11.7cm
May14.3cm6 days45cm91cm5.8cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 7, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Villars-Gryon, ERA5 season snowfall median was 402 cm (158 in), about 4% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

402 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% below median

All-season median

420 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10402 cm387 cm – 421 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12468 cm396 cm – 516 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8409 cm357 cm – 472 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

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December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Villars-Gryon

Where is Villars-Gryon?
Villars-Gryon is a ski resort in Switzerland.
How high is Villars-Gryon?
Villars-Gryon runs from a base elevation of 1,250 m (4,101 ft) to a summit of 2,120 m (6,955 ft), giving a vertical drop of 870 m (2,854 ft).
How big is Villars-Gryon?
Villars-Gryon has 1,588 acres (643 hectares) of skiable terrain, 67 marked runs and 30 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Villars-Gryon?
Villars-Gryon is on the Magic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Villars-Gryon get in a typical season?
Villars-Gryon averages 148 inches / 375 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Villars-Gryon in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #171 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +4% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Villars-Gryon averaged +4% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -3%, '15-16 +16%, '23-24 -3%. A pattern, not a promise.