Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 31 October 2026 14:40 GMT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 31 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Orcières-Merlette?
| Next Snow Expected | 5 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 1in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
4cm 1in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,573m 8,442ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
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Orcières-Merlette 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℃ 47°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fog later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -2℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 27°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
05
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,573m 8,442ft to 1,865m 6,119ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
06
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette, France 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 Orcières-Merlette, 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.
Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast updated at 14:40 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | - | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 2cm 1in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | - | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | - | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Risoul | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Vars | - | 3cm 1in |
How reliable is the snow in Orcières-Merlette?
Orcières-Merlette boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters during peak season. Snowfall typically occurs throughout the winter, with minimal snowmelt, so be sure to check the latest updates on J2Ski.