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Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast - 7th June 2025

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Orcières-Merlette Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette

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This is the Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette, France for 16 days from 7 June.

Updated 07 June 2025 16:37 AEST.

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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 15℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Orcières-Merlette has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Orcières-Merlette from OpenMeteo
Sat
07
Sun
08
Mon
09
Tue
10
Wed
11
Thu
12
Fri
13
WindSW F3SE F2
2,730m
8℃
Cloud
11℃
Fair
13℃
Fair
13℃
Fair
17℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
20℃
Clear
SW F3
2,290m
11℃
Cloud
14℃
Fair
15℃
Fair
16℃
Fair
19℃
Clear
21℃
Mixed
22℃
Fair
1,850m
15℃
Mixed
16℃
Fair
16℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
19℃
Fair
Snow Line
Max Town15℃16℃16℃16℃19℃18℃19℃
Min Town9℃8℃7℃8℃10℃11℃12℃

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 15℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
08

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 16℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 16℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
10

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 19℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
11

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 18℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 19℃
Min 12℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
13

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 16:37 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

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.