Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 14:43 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 12 April.
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 | 13 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 2in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
5cm 2in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,327m 7,635ft 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 7℃ 45°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,327m 7,635ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow, rain showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,265m 7,431ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, light drizzle, cloudy later.
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 14:43 BST, next update expected 20:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Joue du Loup | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 8cm 3in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Risoul | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Vars | 3cm 1in | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 2cm 1in | 2cm 1in |
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.