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What is the weather like in Villard Reculas in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Villard Reculas 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 Villard Reculas during your winter holiday.

The weather in Villard Reculas

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Villard Reculas, located in the ski resort of L'Alpe d'Huez 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 Villard Reculas? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Villard Reculas

17 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2234 metres

Overcast

-1°C

No 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2807 metres

Bright sunny weather

5°C

No 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2863 metres

Bright sunny weather

8°C

Nnw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2837 metres

Fairly cloudless

2°C

No 2

18 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2491 metres

Fairly cloudless

0°C

No 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2219 metres

Bright sunny weather

4°C

Zw 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2115 metres

Wet snow with some sunshine

4°C

Ozo 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1731 metres

Fairly cloudless

-2°C

O 3

17 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2298 metres

Overcast

-9°C

N 6
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2745 metres

Bright sunny weather

-5°C

N 5
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2798 metres

Bright sunny weather

-4°C

N 4
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2781 metres

Fairly cloudless

-6°C

N 5

18 March 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2439 metres

Fairly cloudless

-8°C

Nnw 5
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2206 metres

Bright sunny weather

-8°C

N 5
Midday

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2055 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-9°C

O 5
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 1655 metres

Fairly cloudless

-12°C

O 6

14-day weather forecast for Villard Reculas

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-1°C / 8°C
0 mm
No 2

2234 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 March 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-2°C / 4°C
1 mm
Ozo 3

1712 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-3°C / 5°C
0 mm
Nw 3

1626 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 March 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-2°C / 5°C
0 mm
W 3

1783 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 2°C
2 mm
Zzw 2

1552 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 3°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

1421 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 4°C
3 mm
Zw 2

1551 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 4°C
3 mm
Nnw 3

1643 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
4 mm
Nnw 3

1721 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 4°C
5 mm
N 3

1671 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
4 mm
N 3

1673 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-2°C / 4°C
1 mm
Nw 3

1543 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
2 cm
Nw 3

1539 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 March 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 4°C
3 mm
Nw 3

1631 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-9°C /-4°C
0 mm
N 5

2298 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 March 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-12°C /-8°C
1 mm
O 6

1645 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 March 2026
Bright sunny weather
-13°C /-7°C
0 mm
O 5

1582 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 March 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-12°C /-6°C
0 mm
W 2

1794 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-9°C
2 cm
Zo 3

1552 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-9°C
1 cm
Zo 3

1421 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-8°C
3 cm
Ozo 3

1551 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
3 cm
No 3

1643 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-7°C
4 cm
No 3

1721 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-7°C
5 cm
Nno 3

1671 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
4 cm
Nno 4

1673 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-7°C
1 cm
Nnw 3

1543 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-7°C
2 cm
N 3

1539 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 March 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
3 cm
Nw 4

1631 metres

Snow depth in Villard Reculas

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 Villard Reculas. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the L'Alpe d'Huez ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Villard Reculas.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 350 cm

Valley: 208 cm

  • Snow depth valley 208
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 33
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes L'Alpe d'Huez

Snow depth valley 208
Number of km 230
Snow depth mountain 350
Number of lifts open 63
Type of snow Neuschnee
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 14 March 2026
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Villard Reculas

The weather report for Villard Reculas 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 Villard Reculas. 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.