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Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 2nd May 2026

Orcières-Merlette 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 03 May 2026 07:42 NZST

2-Day Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

48-hours from 2 May.

See below for forecast detail

Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast updated at 07:42 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.

Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette

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

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Orcières-Merlette

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

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat02:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
4℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat03:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
3℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat04:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat05:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat06:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat07:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
4℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat08:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat09:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat10:00Mixed

Clear spells.8℃SW
Light
0%
Sat11:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sat12:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Light
0%
Sat13:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
11℃SW
Light
0%
Sat14:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Light
0%
Sat15:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Light
0%
Sat16:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Light
0%
Sat17:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃SW
Light
0%
Sat18:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sat19:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Light
0%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Light
0%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Light
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Light
0%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Light
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.6℃SW
Calm
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Light
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Light
0%
Sun11:00Mixed

Clear spells.9℃SW
Light
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃SW
Light
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃SW
Light
0%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃SW
Light
5%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃SW
Light
10%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃SW
Light
10%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃SW
Light
15%
Sun19:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
7℃SW
Light
10%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.7℃SW
Calm
10%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.5℃SW
Calm
10%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Calm
10%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Calm
15%
Mon00:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃E
Calm
30%
Mon01:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃E
Calm
45%

Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Les Deux Alpes11cm 38cm
Les Orres15cm 26cm
Risoul8cm 24cm
Vars7cm 24cm
Puy Saint Vincent6cm 15cm
La Joue du Loup2cm 9cm
Serre Chevalier3cm 9cm

Orcières-Merlette Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orcières-Merlette.

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.

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.