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
12 January 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1769 metres
-6°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2104 metres
0°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2153 metres
3°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2274 metres
0°C
13 January 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1988 metres
-1°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2066 metres
1°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2136 metres
3°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2110 metres
-1°C
12 January 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1851 metres
-8°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2116 metres
-6°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2128 metres
-4°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2232 metres
-6°C
13 January 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1968 metres
-6°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2071 metres
-5°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2123 metres
-4°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2114 metres
-6°C
14-day weather forecast for Orcières Merlette
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Frost line
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1729 metres
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1966 metres
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1894 metres
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1813 metres
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1461 metres
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Frost line
1193 metres
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Frost line
1054 metres
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Frost line
1141 metres
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Frost line
1289 metres
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1294 metres
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Frost line
1237 metres
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Frost line
1096 metres
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923 metres
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Frost line
779 metres
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1849 metres
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1968 metres
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1893 metres
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Frost line
1803 metres
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1461 metres
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Frost line
1193 metres
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Frost line
1054 metres
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Frost line
1141 metres
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Frost line
1289 metres
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Frost line
1294 metres
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Frost line
1237 metres
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1096 metres
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Frost line
923 metres
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Wind
Frost line
779 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: 90 cm
Valley: 30 cm
- Snow depth valley 30
- Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
- Valley descent open Closed
- 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.