Orcières-Merlette 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 06:43 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
48-hours from 2 May.
See below for forecast detail
Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast updated at 06:43 PDT, next update expected 12:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette
Max 53°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Orcières-Merlette
Max 50°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 02:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 38°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 37°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 37°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 37°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 39°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 42°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 45°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 51°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 53°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 42°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 47°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 20% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NE Calm | 30% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | NE Calm | 40% | |
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Orres | 4in | 17in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 4in | 16in | |||||||
| Vars | 7in | 10in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 4in | 9in | |||||||
| Risoul | 1in | 4in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | - | 2in |
Orcières-Merlette Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orcières-Merlette.
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.
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.