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Les Orres Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Les Orres Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 05:47 AEDT

Snow Forecast for Les Orres

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Les Orres Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Les Orres?

Les Orres Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,185m)
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours11cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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Forecast for today in Les Orres

Max 6℃
Min -10℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Les Orres are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 05:48 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Les Orres over the next 2 days.

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Les Orres 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Les Orres from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22		Mon
23		Tue
24		Wed
25		Thu
26
Wind
2,770m
-3℃
Clear
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-5℃
Snow
+10cm
-3℃
Clear
-2℃
Fair
-3℃
Clear
+1cm
-9℃
Fair
+3cm
2,185m
1℃
Clear
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃
Snow
+10cm
1℃
Clear
1℃
Fair
1℃
Clear
+1cm
-6℃
Fair
+2cm
1,600m
6℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+11cm
4℃
Clear
5℃
Fair
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
Snow Line

varying 2,077m
to 1,600m

1,600m

varying 2,031m
to 1,600m

1,600m

Max Town6℃5℃1℃4℃5℃4℃-1℃
Min Town-10℃-9℃-3℃-9℃-12℃-8℃-9℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Les Orres

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Les Orres
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Puy Saint Vincent6cm 9cm
La Foux d'Allos8cm 8cm
Seignus (Val d'Allos 1500)8cm 8cm
Crévoux6cm 7cm
Vars8cm 9cm
Le Sauze Super Sauze8cm 10cm
Risoul6cm 7cm

Snow Reliability

Les Orres typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth ranging from 50 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Les Orres

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Les Orres, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Les Orres, 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 Les Orres 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 Les Orres 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 Les Orres 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.