Orcières-Merlette 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 03 May 2026 06:14 IST
2-Day Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
48-hours from 3 May.
See below for forecast detail
Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast updated at 06:14 IST, next update expected 11:30 IST.
Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
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.
Forecast for tomorrow in Orcières-Merlette
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light drizzle then drizzle, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,588m to 2,019m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 09:00 |  | Clear spells. | 7℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 10℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | E Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ | E Calm | 15% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | E Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | E Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | E Light | 65% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 3℃ | E Light | 85% |
| Mon | 07:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 3℃ | E Light | 85% |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | E Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | E Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | E Light | 80% |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ | E Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ | E Light | 90% |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ | E Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ | E Light | 95% |
| Mon | 16:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 5℃ | E Light | 95% |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 6℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 5℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 5℃ | E Light | 95% |
| Mon | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 4℃ | E Light | 95% |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | E Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ | E Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ | E Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | S Light | 95% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 4℃ | S Light | 95% |
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 21cm | 48cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 24cm | 46cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 14cm | 45cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 20cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Vars | 19cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 5cm | 23cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 4cm | 8cm |
Orcières-Merlette Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orcières-Merlette.
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.
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.