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Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2026

Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 02 May 2026 20:42 BST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

1-week from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Orcières-Merlette?

Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,290m)
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount 4cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 11cm 4in
Next 7 Days 26cm 10in
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

27cm 11in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,696m 8,845ft 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 10℃ 50°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
04

up to 9cm up to 3in New Snow

Hvy DrizzleLt DrizzleShwrsLt Drizzle

Heavy drizzle first, light drizzle then rain showers, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,681m 8,796ft to 2,065m 6,775ft , with rain below.

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
05

up to 9cm up to 3in New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt RainLight Snow

Light drizzle, light rain, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,650m 8,694ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
06

1cm to 8cm up to 3in New Snow

CloudMixedLight SnowCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,250m 7,382ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
07

Snow unlikely

MixedClearLt DrizzleMixed

Clear spells first, clear sky then light drizzle, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
09

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleMixedDrizzle

Light drizzle, clear spells, drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,696m 8,845ft to 2,219m 7,280ft , with rain below.

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 20:42 BST, next update expected 02:00 BST.

Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Les Deux Alpes 29cm 11in 51cm 20in
Les Orres 23cm 9in 46cm 18in
Risoul 19cm 8in 40cm 16in
Vars 19cm 8in 40cm 16in
Puy Saint Vincent 11cm 4in 39cm 15in
La Joue du Loup 5cm 2in 10cm 4in
Serre Chevalier 6cm 2in 18cm 7in

Snow Reliability

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.