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Les Orres Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Les Orres Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 19:40 NZST

Snow Forecast for Les Orres

Snow and Weather from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Les Orres Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Les Orres?

Les Orres Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,185m)
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Forecast for today in Les Orres

Max 12℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,015m to 1,985m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Les Orres are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Orres from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Wind
2,770m
5℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Fair
7℃
Clear
8℃
Fair
9℃
Clear
2,185m
9℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
8℃
Mixed
10℃
Fair
11℃
Clear
12℃
Fair
13℃
Clear
1,600m
12℃
Cloud
8℃
Light Snow
11℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
12℃
Fair
11℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,015m
to 1,985m

varying 2,308m
to 1,754m

Max Town12℃8℃11℃13℃12℃12℃11℃
Min Town-1℃2℃1℃1℃-1℃0℃1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Snow Forecast near Les Orres

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Orres
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Le Sauze Super Sauze4cm 5cm
Puy Saint Vincent5cm 5cm
Risoul5cm 5cm
Vars4cm 4cm
La Foux d'Allos2cm 3cm
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)2cm 2cm
Crévoux1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Les Orres typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth ranging from 50 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Orres

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Orres, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Orres, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Les Orres is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Les Orres will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Les Orres for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.