The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 16 October 2026 18:41 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way
1-week from 17 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in The Milky Way?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 67°F
Min 33°F
5in New Snow
Snow Line from 8,720ft to 5,591ft, with rain below.
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The Milky Way Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 67°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 67°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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.
Max 57°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 54°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
20
up to 1in New Snow
Light drizzle early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 8,720ft to 7,559ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
21
up to 4in New Snow
Light drizzle first, light rain showers then clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 8,064ft to 5,591ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
22
New Snow
Light drizzle, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 7,054ft to 5,591ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 56°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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.
The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 18:41 PDT, next update expected 00:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
| 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 |
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.