Orcières-Merlette 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 13:43 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Orcières-Merlette
48-hours from 20 March.
See below for forecast detail
Orcières-Merlette Snow Forecast updated at 13:43 CDT, next update expected 19:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Orcières-Merlette
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Orcières-Merlette are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Orcières-Merlette
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 0℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -4℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 |  | Cloudy. | -4℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | -5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ | W Calm | 10% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | S Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Orcières-Merlette
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Deux Alpes | 7cm | 27cm | |||||||
| La Joue du Loup | 9cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Les Orres | 11cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 9cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Vars | 8cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 6cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 3cm | 6cm |
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 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.
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.