Orcières-Merlette 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 11:43 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

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	22 March
Next Snow Amount	2in
Next 48 Hours	2in
Next 7 Days	4in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Orcières-Merlette

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 38°F
Min 15°F

4in New Snow

Snow falling 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
Fri 20	Clear sky.	Max 38°F Min 23°F
Sat 21	Clear spells.	Max 36°F Min 23°F
Sun 22	2in to 3in New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 29°F Min 23°F
Mon 23	Clear sky.	Max 35°F Min 17°F
Tue 24	Fair at altitude, clear spells below.	Max 37°F Min 22°F
Wed 25	up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 36°F Min 17°F
Thu 26	1in New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (6,070ft).	Max 22°F Min 15°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 11:43 PDT, next update expected 17:00 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.

Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Les Deux Alpes	3in	10in
La Joue du Loup	3in	8in
Les Orres	5in	6in
Puy Saint Vincent	4in	6in
Vars	3in	4in
Risoul	2in	3in
Serre Chevalier	1in	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.

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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.

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