Orcières-Merlette 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 17:46 AEST
2-Day Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast updated at 17:46 AEST, next update expected 23:00 AEST.
Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,296m to 1,942m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Orcières-Merlette
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,373m to resort level (1,850m).
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 02:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 4℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 5℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 5℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ | SE Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 4℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Sun | 21:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | SE Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 00:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 2℃ | NE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ | NE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | NE Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 60% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NE Light | 55% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NE Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Joue du Loup | 8cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 5cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 7cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Vars | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 3cm | 3cm |
Orcières-Merlette Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orcières-Merlette.
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.
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.