The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 16 October 2026 18:41 PDT
2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way
48-hours from 17 October.
See below for forecast detail
The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 18:41 PDT, next update expected 00:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in The Milky Way
Max 66°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, fog later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way
Max 53°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 46°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 45°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 45°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 44°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 43°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 48°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Fair. | 60°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 63°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 65°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 66°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair. | 67°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 67°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 65°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 61°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 55°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 53°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Fair. | 51°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | 48°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Fog at altitude. Clear below. | 46°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Fog at altitude. Fair below. | 45°F | NE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | NE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 45°F | NE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 47°F | NE Calm | 5% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 46°F | NE Calm | 10% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | NE Calm | 15% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 46°F | NE Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 45°F | NE Light | 30% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 46°F | NE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | NE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 50°F | NE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 51°F | NE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 12:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 53°F | NE Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Drizzle below. | 51°F | NE Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 51°F | NE Calm | 70% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 51°F | NE Calm | 80% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Drizzle below. | 51°F | NE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 50°F | NE Calm | 85% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 50°F | NE Calm | 80% | |
| Sun | 19:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 49°F | NE Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 49°F | NE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 49°F | NE Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 49°F | NE Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 49°F | NE Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 48°F | NE Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 47°F | NE Light | 30% | |
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 1in | 10in | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 1in | 9in | |||||||
| Valloire | - | 8in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | - | 8in | |||||||
| Risoul | - | 6in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | - | 5in | |||||||
| Sestrière | 1in | 5in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 1in | 5in | |||||||
| Sansicario | - | 4in | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | - | 4in |
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.
How reliable is the snow in The Milky Way?
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.