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Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Orcières-Merlette Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette, France for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 16:36 AEST.

Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orcières-Merlette.

Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

FogMixedStormLt Rain

Fog first, clear spells then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,099m, with rain below.

Orcières-Merlette is reporting “Fresh Snow” with 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,730m
3℃
Mixed
+2cm
-1℃
Cloud
+2cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
2,290m
5℃
Mixed
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
9℃
Mixed
8℃
Shwrs
1,850m
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Snow
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
8℃
Mixed
13℃
Clear
12℃
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 2,349m
to 2,099m

varying 2,059m
to 1,949m

varying 2,049m
to 1,989m

varying 2,149m
to 1,889m

varying 2,669m
to 2,649m

Max Town8℃5℃4℃6℃8℃13℃12℃
Min Town2℃1℃-1℃-1℃0℃3℃4℃

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.

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 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 2cm New Snow

FogMixedStormLt Rain

Fog first, clear spells then thunderstorms, light rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,099m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm New Snow

FogFogLight SnowFog

Fog, light snow at altitude, fog later.

Snow Line from 2,059m to 1,949m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedSnow

Fair, clear spells, snow showers at altitude later.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudLt RainFair

Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, fair later.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairClearLt RainMixed

Fair first, clear sky then light rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedLt RainLt Rain

Clear spells early, then light rain showers later.

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 piste 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 16:36 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Orcières-Merlette
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Les Deux Alpes13cm 32cm
Serre Chevalier10cm 10cm
Puy Saint Vincent2cm 4cm
Risoul8cm 8cm
Les Orres5cm 6cm
Vars8cm 9cm
La Joue du Loup1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Orcières-Merlette

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