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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 2nd May 2026

The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 00:46 PDT

2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way

48-hours from 2 May.

See below for forecast detail

The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 00:46 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 67°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way

Max 67°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat02:00Cloud

Cloudy.41°FSE
Light
0%
Sat03:00Cloud

Cloudy.40°FSE
Light
0%
Sat04:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
38°FSE
Calm
0%
Sat05:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSE
Calm
0%
Sat06:00Clear

Clear sky.37°FSE
Calm
0%
Sat07:00Clear

Clear sky.38°FSE
Light
0%
Sat08:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
44°FSE
Light
0%
Sat09:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
51°FSE
Light
0%
Sat10:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
56°FSE
Calm
0%
Sat11:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
60°FSE
Light
0%
Sat12:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
63°FSE
Light
0%
Sat13:00Cloud

Cloudy.66°FSE
Light
0%
Sat14:00Cloud

Cloudy.67°FSE
Light
0%
Sat15:00Cloud

Cloudy.67°FSE
Light
5%
Sat16:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
65°FSE
Breeze
5%
Sat17:00Cloud

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
63°FSE
Breeze
10%
Sat18:00Cloud

Cloudy.61°FSE
Light
10%
Sat19:00Mixed

Clear spells.59°FSE
Light
10%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy.56°FSE
Light
5%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy.52°FSE
Calm
5%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy.51°FSE
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy.50°FSE
Calm
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy.49°FSE
Calm
0%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy.46°FSE
Light
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.44°FSE
Light
0%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy.43°FSE
Light
0%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.42°FSE
Light
0%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.42°FSE
Light
0%
Sun06:00Cloud

Cloudy.42°FSE
Light
0%
Sun07:00Cloud

Cloudy.42°FSE
Light
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy.45°FSE
Light
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.50°FSE
Light
0%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.55°FSE
Calm
0%
Sun11:00Mixed

Clear spells.60°FSE
Light
0%
Sun12:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
63°FSE
Light
0%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.64°FSE
Light
0%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.65°FSE
Breeze
0%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.66°FSE
Breeze
0%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy.67°FSE
Breeze
0%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy.64°FSE
Breeze
0%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy.63°FSE
Light
0%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy.60°FSE
Light
0%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy.57°FSE
Light
0%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy.53°FSE
Calm
0%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy.51°FSE
Light
5%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy.49°FSE
Light
5%
Mon00:00Cloud

Cloudy.47°FNE
Light
15%
Mon01:00Cloud

Cloudy.47°FNE
Light
25%

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Puy Saint Vincent3in 7in
Valloire- 6in
Valmeinier1in 7in
Risoul1in 4in
Val Cenis1in 4in
Sauze d'Oulx1in 4in
Sansicario1in 3in
Sestrière1in 3in
Montgenèvre1in 3in
Bardonecchia1in 3in

The Milky Way Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Milky Way.

This Snow Forecast for The Milky Way, 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 The Milky Way, on any given trail 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

The resort typically enjoys a reliable snow depth, with average snowfall ranging from 200 to 400 cm annually. To ensure optimal conditions, skiers should check the latest snow information on J2Ski before planning their visit.