Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 March 2026 17:48 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
1-week from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Orcières-Merlette?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 39°F
Min 13°F
4in New Snow
Snow Line from 7,028ft to resort level (6,070ft).
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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 36°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 30°F
Min 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 23°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
22
3in New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,070ft).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 17°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 17°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 16°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 16°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 7,028ft to resort level (6,070ft).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 21°F
Min 13°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 13°F and not getting above 21°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
1in New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,070ft).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 22°F
Min 13°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 13°F and not getting above 22°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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 17:48 PDT, next update expected 23:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 2in | 9in | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 3in | 8in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 4in | 7in | |||||||
| Les Orres | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Vars | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Risoul | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 1in | 3in |
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.