Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast

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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 Expected	4 May
Next Snow Amount	4cm
Next 48 Hours	4cm
Next 7 Days	19cm
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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)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 11℃ Min 3℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 10℃ Min 4℃
Mon 04	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	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	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	Fair at altitude, light drizzle below.	Max 8℃ Min -2℃
Fri 08	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)

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	11cm	38cm
Les Orres	15cm	26cm
Risoul	8cm	24cm
Vars	7cm	24cm
Puy Saint Vincent	6cm	15cm
La Joue du Loup	2cm	9cm
Serre Chevalier	3cm	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.