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Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Orcières-Merlette Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette, France for 15 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 09:39 PDT.

Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours3in
Next 7 Days6in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette

Max 46°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1in New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsFog

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 7,838ft to 7,444ft, with rain below.

Orcières-Merlette is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
8,957ft
38°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
30°F
Snow
+2in
36°F
Cloud
37°F
Mixed
42°F
Cloud
42°F
Mixed
38°F
Snow
+3in
7,513ft
43°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
35°F
Snow
+2in
40°F
Cloud
41°F
Mixed
47°F
Cloud
47°F
Lt Rain
44°F
Shwrs
6,070ft
46°F
Mixed
41°F
Light Snow
41°F
Mixed
43°F
Cloud
54°F
Mixed
55°F
Mixed
52°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 7,838ft
to 7,444ft

varying 6,755ft
to 6,070ft

6,394ft

6,263ft

varying 8,494ft
to 7,969ft

Max Town46°F41°F41°F43°F54°F55°F52°F
Min Town36°F32°F30°F31°F33°F37°F39°F

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.

Orcières-Merlette 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 46°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1in New Snow

CloudMixedShwrsFog

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 7,838ft to 7,444ft, with rain below.

Max 41°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2in New Snow

FogFogLight SnowShwrs

Fog, light snow, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 6,755ft to resort level.

Max 41°F
Min 30°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedLt Snow Shwrs

Clear sky, clear spells, light snow showers at altitude later.

Max 43°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 54°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 55°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 52°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 3in New Snow

FairCloudRainCloud

Fair first, cloudy then rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 8,494ft to 7,969ft, with rain below.

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 trail 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 09:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
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Les Deux Alpes5in 13in
Serre Chevalier5in 5in
Puy Saint Vincent3in 3in
Les Orres2in 2in
Risoul3in 3in
Vars1in 1in
La Joue du Loup1in 1in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Orcières-Merlette

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Orcières-Merlette, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Orcières-Merlette, 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 Orcières-Merlette 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 Orcières-Merlette 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 Orcières-Merlette 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.