Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 18 October 2026 14:13 IST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 18 October.
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 | 23 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 14℃
Min -6℃
16cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,573m to resort level (1,850m).
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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 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then cloudy, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 8cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,573m to 2,388m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
21
up to 3cm New Snow
Fog first, fair then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,358m to resort level (1,850m).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
23
1cm to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,019m to resort level (1,850m).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then 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 14:13 IST, next update expected 19:30 IST.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 19cm | 70cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 13cm | 47cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 3cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Vars | 1cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 1cm | 19cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 2cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 2cm | 14cm |
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.