Orelle Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Orelle
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This is the Snow Forecast for Orelle, France for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 00:36 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 53cm |
| Next 7 Days | 56cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orelle.
Forecast for today in Orelle
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,229m, with rain below.
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Updated 16 April 2025 12:38 NZST
Powder Possible :- 48cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Orelle over the next 2 days.
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Orelle Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 180cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 5 Pistes (55%) |
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F3 | SE F2 | ||||
| 2,360m | 2℃
 +7cm
| -2℃
 +44cm
| 4℃
 +2cm
| 3℃
 | 2℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 4℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,624m | 8℃
+5cm
| 1℃
+42cm
| 7℃
+1cm
| 9℃
 | 10℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
|
| SW F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 888m | 13℃
| 4℃
 | 12℃
| 14℃
| 15℃
| 15℃
| 16℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,229m | varying 1,529m | 1,529m | varying 1,879m | |||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 4℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ | 15℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Orelle Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
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.
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to 1,229m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 44cm New Snow
Snow at altitude early, then rain later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to 1,089m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to 1,529m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to 1,819m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, fog later.
Max 16℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Orelle, 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 Orelle, 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.
Orelle Snow Forecast updated at 00:36 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Orelle
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plagne | 68cm | 74cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 62cm | 71cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 53cm | 70cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 57cm | 67cm | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 54cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 43cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 54cm | 58cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 52cm | 57cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Orelle
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Orelle, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Orelle, 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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.