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What is the weather like in Valmeinier in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Valmeinier on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Valmeinier during your winter holiday.

The weather in Valmeinier

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Valmeinier, located in the ski resort of Galibier Thabor in France. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Valmeinier? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Valmeinier

16 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1718 metres

Clouds and clearings

-2°C

Zzo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1792 metres

Bright sunny weather

2°C

W 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2102 metres

Bright sunny weather

6°C

Wnw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1890 metres

Clouds and clearings

1°C

Zzw 2

17 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2075 metres

Overcast

0°C

Zzw 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2539 metres

Bright sunny weather

6°C

Z 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2692 metres

Bright sunny weather

10°C

Wnw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2559 metres

Clouds and clearings

3°C

W 2

16 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1859 metres

Clouds and clearings

-8°C

Nno 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1817 metres

Bright sunny weather

-7°C

Nnw 4
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2027 metres

Bright sunny weather

-4°C

Nw 5
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1878 metres

Clouds and clearings

-7°C

Nw 5

17 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1933 metres

Overcast

-6°C

Nnw 4
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2517 metres

Bright sunny weather

-2°C

Nw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2649 metres

Bright sunny weather

0°C

Nw 4
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2530 metres

Clouds and clearings

-4°C

Nw 3

14-day weather forecast for Valmeinier

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-2°C / 6°C
0 mm
Wnw 2

1593 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 10°C
0 mm
Wnw 2

1885 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 March 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
0°C / 5°C
0 mm
Zo 4

1655 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 8°C
1 mm
Nw 3

1599 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 8°C
0 mm
Nw 3

1787 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 March 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 6°C
1 mm
Zw 2

1538 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 7°C
1 mm
Zw 2

1397 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
1°C / 7°C
1 mm
W 2

1470 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
1°C / 7°C
1 mm
Nw 2

1600 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 6°C
3 mm
Nw 3

1565 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 6°C
4 mm
Nnw 3

1487 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 6°C
1 mm
Nnw 3

1534 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 7°C
1 mm
Wnw 3

1634 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 7°C
2 mm
W 3

1679 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-8°C /-4°C
0 mm
Nw 5

1772 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-6°C /0°C
0 mm
Nw 4

1933 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 March 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-9°C /-5°C
0 mm
Ozo 6

1611 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-9°C /-3°C
1 mm
Zo 3

1566 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-8°C /-1°C
0 mm
Wnw 3

1767 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-4°C
1 cm
Zo 3

1538 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-4°C
1 cm
Zo 3

1397 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-3°C
1 cm
Zo 3

1470 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-3°C
1 cm
Nno 3

1600 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-3°C
3 cm
Nno 3

1565 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-3°C
4 cm
Ono 4

1487 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-2°C
1 cm
O 3

1534 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-2°C
1 cm
Nnw 3

1634 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-1°C
2 cm
Z 4

1679 metres

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Snow depth in Valmeinier

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Valmeinier. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Galibier Thabor ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Valmeinier.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 200 cm

Valley: 73 cm

  • Snow depth valley 73
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Galibier Thabor

Snow depth valley 73
Number of km 142
Snow depth mountain 200
Number of lifts open 30
Type of snow Frühlingsschnee
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 12 March 2026
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Valmeinier

The weather report for Valmeinier is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Valmeinier. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.