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Orcières-Merlette Long-Range Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Orcières-Merlette Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 03 May 2026 07:42 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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 Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days19cm
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 11℃
Min -2℃

25cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,681m 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
Sat
02
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Sun
03
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Mon
04
Lt Drizzle

up to 9cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,681m to 2,065m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Tue
05
Light Snow

up to 9cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, light rain below.
Snow Line from 2,650m to resort level (1,850m).

Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Wed
06
Light Snow

1cm to 8cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, light rain below.
Snow Line from 2,250m to resort level (1,850m).

Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Thu
07
Lt Drizzle

Fair at altitude, light drizzle below.

Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Fri
08
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃
Min 1℃

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 07:42 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.

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 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Les Deux Alpes11cm 38cm
Les Orres15cm 26cm
Risoul8cm 24cm
Vars7cm 24cm
Puy Saint Vincent6cm 15cm
La Joue du Loup2cm 9cm
Serre Chevalier3cm 9cm

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.

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.