Orelle 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 17:41 AEST
Avalanche Risk
Considerable
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in Les Menuires was reported as Considerable (Level 3): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Orelle
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Orelle Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 AEST, next update expected 23:00 AEST.
Forecast for today in Orelle
Max 17℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Orelle are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Orelle
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 3cm New Snow
Light drizzle, light rain/snow, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,088m to 1,519m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Orelle 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. | 8℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 12℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 17℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light drizzle. | 16℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 13℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 12℃ | SE Calm | 25% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 11℃ | SE Calm | 40% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 10℃ | SE Calm | 60% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 10℃ | SE Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ | SW Calm | 85% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ | SW Calm | 100% |
| Mon | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 8℃ | SW Calm | 100% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 8℃ | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 8℃ | SW Calm | 90% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 8℃ | SW Calm | 90% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 8℃ | SW Calm | 90% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ | SW Calm | 90% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 10℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 11℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 12℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 13℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 13℃ | SW Calm | 85% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 12℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Drizzle below. | 12℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Drizzle below. | 11℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Drizzle below. | 9℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Clear spells. | 8℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 7℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | W Light | 70% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | W Light | 60% | |
Snow Forecast near Orelle
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpe d'Huez | 7cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 5cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 7cm | 7cm | |||||||
| The Three Valleys | 6cm | 7cm | |||||||
| La Plagne | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 5cm | 5cm |
Orelle Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Orelle.
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.
Snow Reliability
Orelle typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150cm throughout the season. The area benefits from consistent snowfall, but it's always wise to check the latest snow conditions on J2Ski for the most accurate information.