Vatra Dornei Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vatra Dornei
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This is the Snow Forecast for Vatra Dornei, Romania for 16 days from 31 March.
Updated 01 April 2025 00:08 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vatra Dornei.
Forecast for today in Vatra Dornei
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Vatra Dornei has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vatra Dornei Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Vatra Dornei 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NE F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,251m | 6℃
| 6℃
 | 3℃
 | 5℃
 | 7℃
| 7℃
+7cm
| -4℃
 +4cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,029m | 7℃
| 7℃
 | 5℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
 +7cm
| -2℃
+4cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 806m | 9℃
| 9℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
+6cm
| -2℃
+4cm
|
| Snow Line | 999m | 806m | 806m | ||||
| Max Town | 9℃ | 9℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | -3℃ | -6℃ |
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.
Vatra Dornei Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, rain showers then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
05
6cm to 7cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
06
4cm New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then light snow, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Vatra Dornei, Romania gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Vatra Dornei, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Vatra Dornei Snow Forecast updated at 00:08 IST, next update expected 05:30 IST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vatra Dornei
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vatra Dornei, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vatra Dornei, 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 Vatra Dornei 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 Vatra Dornei 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 Vatra Dornei 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.