Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 06:43 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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 (7,513ft)
Next Snow Expected	4 May
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	1in
Next 7 Days	8in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 53°F
Min 29°F

15in New Snow

Snow Line from 8,593ft to resort level (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 02	Cloudy.	Max 53°F Min 37°F
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 50°F Min 40°F
Mon 04	up to 5in New Snow Patchy snow at altitude, patchy rain below. Snow Line from 8,140ft to 6,978ft, with rain below.	Max 42°F Min 38°F
Tue 05	up to 6in New Snow Patchy heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 8,340ft to 6,677ft, with rain below.	Max 43°F Min 34°F
Wed 06	up to 3in New Snow Patchy heavy snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 7,178ft to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 39°F Min 31°F
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 49°F Min 29°F
Fri 08	New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 8,593ft to 6,273ft, with rain below.	Max 46°F Min 35°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 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 06:43 PDT, next update expected 12:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Orcières-Merlette, France at 6,070ft

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 Orres	4in	17in
Les Deux Alpes	4in	16in
Vars	7in	10in
Puy Saint Vincent	4in	9in
Risoul	7in	9in
Serre Chevalier	1in	3in
La Joue du Loup	-	2in

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.

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.