Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 October 2026 13:41 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 11 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Orcières-Merlette?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 2in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Snow unlikely
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 11℃ 52°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
14
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
15
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, 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 13:41 BST, next update expected 19:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Joue du Loup | - | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | - | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | - | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Les Orres | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | - | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Risoul | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Vars | - | 4cm 2in |
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.





