
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
26 March 2025
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2131 metres
0°C

Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2205 metres
5°C

Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2323 metres
8°C

Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2260 metres
3°C

27 March 2025
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2195 metres
1°C

Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2264 metres
5°C

Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2516 metres
9°C

Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2451 metres
4°C

26 March 2025
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2061 metres
-7°C

Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2135 metres
-5°C

Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2343 metres
-2°C

Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2181 metres
-5°C

27 March 2025
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2158 metres
-7°C

Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2247 metres
-4°C

Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2519 metres
0°C

Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2440 metres
-4°C

14-day weather forecast for Orcières Merlette
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Frost line
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Frost line

2131 metres
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Frost line

2194 metres
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Frost line

2094 metres
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Frost line

1845 metres
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Frost line

1798 metres
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Frost line

2390 metres
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Frost line

2772 metres
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Frost line

2694 metres
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Frost line

2597 metres
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Wind
Frost line

2610 metres
Date
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Wind
Frost line

2514 metres
Date
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Wind
Frost line

2360 metres
Date
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Frost line

2327 metres
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Frost line

2293 metres
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Frost line

2061 metres
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Frost line

2152 metres
Date
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Frost line

2065 metres
Date
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Frost line

1838 metres
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Frost line

1798 metres
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Frost line

2390 metres
Date
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Frost line

2772 metres
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Frost line

2694 metres
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Frost line

2597 metres
Date
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Frost line

2610 metres
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Frost line

2514 metres
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Frost line

2360 metres
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Frost line

2327 metres
Date
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Wind
Frost line

2293 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: 160 cm
Valley: 66 cm
- Snow depth valley 66
- Cross-country ski trails open (km) 11
- 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.