Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 19:13 IST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 2 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of 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 | 4 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 21cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃
Min -1℃
37cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,619m to resort level (1,850m).
There is a useful amount of 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℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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
Light drizzle, rain showers, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,481m to 2,127m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
up to 14cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,542m to 2,035m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,188m to resort level (1,850m).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,619m to 1,912m, 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 19:13 IST, next update expected 00:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 10cm | 43cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 11cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Vars | 17cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 10cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 17cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 3cm | 7cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 1cm | 6cm |
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.