Orcières Merlette snow forecast
What is the weather like in Orcières Merlette in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Orcières Merlette on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Orcières Merlette during your winter holiday.
The weather in Orcières Merlette
On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Orcières Merlette, located in the ski resort of Orcières Merlette 1850 in France. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Orcières Merlette? Read on for all this information!
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48-hour weather forecast for Orcières Merlette
04 March 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2324 metres
0°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2362 metres
4°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2437 metres
7°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2455 metres
2°C
05 March 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2593 metres
2°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2631 metres
6°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2678 metres
9°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2639 metres
3°C
04 March 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2306 metres
-7°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2352 metres
-4°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2411 metres
-1°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2436 metres
-5°C
05 March 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2552 metres
-5°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2597 metres
-2°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2637 metres
0°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2610 metres
-4°C
14-day weather forecast for Orcières Merlette
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2308 metres
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2494 metres
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2368 metres
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2224 metres
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1978 metres
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1888 metres
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1824 metres
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1793 metres
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1828 metres
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1877 metres
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Frost line
1773 metres
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Frost line
1705 metres
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1754 metres
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1888 metres
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2285 metres
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2456 metres
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2352 metres
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2224 metres
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1978 metres
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1888 metres
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Frost line
1824 metres
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Frost line
1793 metres
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Frost line
1828 metres
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Frost line
1877 metres
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Frost line
1773 metres
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1705 metres
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1754 metres
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Frost line
1888 metres
Snow depth in Orcières Merlette
Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Orcières Merlette. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Orcières Merlette 1850 ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Orcières Merlette.
Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley
Mountain: 170 cm
Valley: 128 cm
- Snow depth valley 128
- Cross-country ski trails open (km) 20
- Valley descent open Open
- Hiking trails open (km) 0
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Orcières Merlette
The weather report for Orcières Merlette is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Orcières Merlette. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.