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Orcières-Merlette Long-Range Snow Forecast - 18th October 2026

Orcières-Merlette Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 18 October 2026 14:13 IST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 18 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 Expected23 October
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days27cm
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Long-range 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 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)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
18
Cloud

Light snow at altitude, light rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Mon
19
Fog

Fog.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Tue
20
Shwrs

up to 8cm New Snow
Snow at altitude, rain below.
Snow Line from 2,573m to 2,388m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Wed
21
Lt Snow Shwrs

up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 2,358m to resort level (1,850m).

Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Thu
22
Fair

Clear sky at altitude, fair below.

Max 6℃
Min -6℃
Fri
23
Lt Snow Shwrs

1cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,019m to resort level (1,850m).

Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Sat
24
Mixed

Fog at altitude, clear spells below.

Max 1℃
Min -6℃

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.

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

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Les Deux Alpes19cm 70cm
Puy Saint Vincent13cm 47cm
Les Orres3cm 21cm
Vars1cm 20cm
Risoul1cm 19cm
La Joue du Loup2cm 16cm
Serre Chevalier2cm 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.

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.