Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 14 November 2026 13:12 IST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 14 November.

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	14 November
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	20cm
Next 7 Days	68cm
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 7℃
Min -7℃

68cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,250m to resort level (1,850m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 14 November 2026 15:17 IST

Powder Possible :- 20cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Orcières-Merlette over the next 2 days.

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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 14	up to 2cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,035m to 1,942m, with rain below.	Max 7℃ Min 2℃
Sun 15	1cm to 9cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,173m to resort level (1,850m).	Max 4℃ Min 1℃
Mon 16	5cm to 9cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,850m).	Max 2℃ Min -3℃
Tue 17	up to 7cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,250m to 1,973m, with rain below.	Max 4℃ Min -2℃
Wed 18	up to 12cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,096m to resort level (1,850m).	Max 3℃ Min 1℃
Thu 19	5cm to 20cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,112m to resort level (1,850m).	Max 3℃ Min -1℃
Fri 20	5cm to 9cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, light rain below. Snow falling to resort level (1,850m).	Max 0℃ Min -7℃

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 13:12 IST, next update expected 18:30 IST.

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

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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 Deux Alpes	19cm	91cm
Puy Saint Vincent	16cm	86cm
Risoul	7cm	44cm
Vars	7cm	44cm
Les Orres	8cm	41cm
Serre Chevalier	7cm	38cm
La Joue du Loup	16cm	30cm

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.