The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 05 November 2026 16:43 PST
7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way
1-week from 6 November.
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 | 6 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 56°F
Min 27°F
8in New Snow
Snow Line from 7,913ft to 4,682ft, 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 44°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
06
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude first, fog then drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 6,752ft to 4,682ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, fog later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
08
Snow unlikely
Fog, light snow at altitude, fog later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
09
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 7,306ft to 5,338ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
10
up to 2in New Snow
Drizzle early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 7,861ft to 6,247ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 56°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
11
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 48°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
up to 3in New Snow
Fog first, light drizzle then light rain showers, drizzle later.
Snow Line from 7,913ft to 6,096ft, with rain below.
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 16:43 PST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 3in | 18in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 1in | 10in | |||||||
| Risoul | 3in | 9in | |||||||
| Valloire | 2in | 8in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 2in | 8in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 3in | 7in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 3in | 8in |
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.