Orelle Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Orelle
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This is the Snow Forecast for Orelle, France for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 03:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 6in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orelle.
Forecast for today in Orelle
Max 51°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,722ft to 6,198ft, with rain below.
Les Menuires (8 miles from Orelle) is reporting “Wet” with 5in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Orelle Snow Report
Snow report from Les Menuires (8 miles from Orelle)
| Upper Snow Depths | 26in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 8in |
| Snow Conditions | Wet Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 33in of Snow - 17 April | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Orelle 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | ||||||
| 7,743ft | 35°F
 +1in
| 40°F
+3in
| 33°F
 +1in
| 39°F
+1in
| 40°F
 | 41°F
 | 44°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 5,328ft | 44°F
| 48°F
 | 41°F
+1in
| 45°F
| 47°F
| 53°F
| 55°F
 |
| W F2 | |||||||
| 2,913ft | 51°F
| 55°F
| 49°F
| 54°F
| 56°F
| 62°F
| 64°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,722ft | varying 7,083ft | varying 6,952ft | varying 6,788ft | |||
| Max Town | 51°F | 55°F | 49°F | 54°F | 56°F | 62°F | 64°F |
| Min Town | 46°F | 45°F | 41°F | 42°F | 43°F | 47°F | 49°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.
Orelle 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 51°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain, light rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,722ft to 6,198ft, with rain below.
Max 55°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 3in New Snow
Fog, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 7,083ft to 6,821ft, with rain below.
Max 49°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 1in New Snow
Fog, rain showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,952ft to 5,016ft, with rain below.
Max 54°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 1in New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 6,788ft to 6,558ft, with rain below.
Max 56°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then clear spells later.
Max 62°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then light rain showers, fair later.
Max 64°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then thunderstorms, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Orelle, 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 Orelle, 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.
Orelle Snow Forecast updated at 03:34 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Orelle
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 9in | 16in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 8in | 14in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 7in | 13in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 9in | 13in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 4in | 13in | |||||||
| Méribel | 5in | 8in | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 8in | 11in | |||||||
| Courchevel | 4in | 8in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Orelle
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Orelle, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Orelle, 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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 Orelle 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.