Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 03 May 2026 01:44 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 3 May.
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 | 4 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 13cm 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 31cm 12in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
36cm 14in New Snow
Snow Line from 2,712m 8,898ft 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℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 14cm up to 5in New Snow
Cloudy first, light drizzle then drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,588m 8,491ft to 2,019m 6,624ft , 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 4in New Snow
Drizzle, light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,588m 8,491ft to 1,881m 6,171ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
1cm to 10cm up to 4in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,112m 6,929ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, drizzle, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky 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
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 01:44 BST, next update expected 07:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 21cm 8in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 24cm 9in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 14cm 6in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Risoul | 20cm 8in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Vars | 19cm 8in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 6cm 2in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 4cm 2in | 8cm 3in |
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.