Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 24 October 2026 07:42 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 24 October.

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	6 November
Next Snow Amount	3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours	1cm -
Next 7 Days	1cm -
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 14℃ 56°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

2cm 1in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,419m 7,936ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).

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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 24	Cloudy.	Max 2℃ 36°F Min -5℃ 23°F
Sun 25	up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow Fog at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,419m 7,936ft to resort level ( 1,850m 6,070ft ).	Max 6℃ 43°F Min -1℃ 30°F
Mon 26	Fair at altitude, clear spells below.	Max 12℃ 54°F Min 1℃ 34°F
Tue 27	Clear sky.	Max 14℃ 56°F Min 6℃ 43°F
Wed 28	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 4℃ 40°F
Thu 29	Clear sky.	Max 10℃ 51°F Min 3℃ 37°F
Fri 30	Clear sky.	Max 8℃ 46°F Min 0℃ 32°F

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 UTC, next update expected 13:00 UTC.

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	19cm 7in	19cm 7in
Les Orres	2cm 1in	2cm 1in
La Joue du Loup	1cm -	1cm -
Puy Saint Vincent	1cm -	1cm -
Risoul	1cm -	1cm -
Serre Chevalier	-	-
Vars	1cm -	1cm -

How reliable is the snow in Orcières-Merlette?

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.