Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 31 October 2026 00:50 GMT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 31 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Orcières-Merlette 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 Expected	5 November
Next Snow Amount	1cm -
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	9cm 4in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

9cm 3in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,342m 7,684ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).

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Orcières-Merlette Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 31	Clear sky.	Max 9℃ 47°F Min 1℃ 34°F
Sun 01	Clear sky at altitude, fog below.	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -2℃ 29°F
Mon 02	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -3℃ 26°F
Tue 03	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ 42°F Min -2℃ 29°F
Wed 04	Cloudy.	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -2℃ 28°F
Thu 05	up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 2,342m 7,684ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).	Max 7℃ 44°F Min -1℃ 31°F
Fri 06	1cm to 7cm up to 3in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 2,188m 7,178ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).	Max 4℃ 39°F Min -1℃ 31°F

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 00:50 GMT, next update expected 06:00 GMT.

Ensemble forecast for Orcières-Merlette, France at 1,850m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Les Orres	2cm 1in	10cm 4in
Les Deux Alpes	-	8cm 3in
La Joue du Loup	-	7cm 3in
Puy Saint Vincent	-	4cm 1in
Risoul	-	4cm 1in
Vars	-	3cm 1in
Serre Chevalier	-	2cm 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.

Off-Piste Safety in Orcières-Merlette

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Orcières-Merlette, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.