The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 20 March 2026 23:42 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way
1-week from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 | 22 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 52°F
Min 14°F
2in New Snow
Snow Line from 7,759ft to resort level (4,429ft).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 45°F
Min 20°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 20°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
22
1in New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 4,984ft to resort level (4,429ft).
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 18°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 46°F
Min 14°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 14°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 52°F
Min 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 23°F and rising to 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, light snow later.
Snow Line from 7,759ft to resort level (4,429ft).
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 29°F
Min 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 18°F and not getting above 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
1in New Snow
Light snow early, then fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (4,429ft).
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 28°F
Min 14°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 14°F and not getting above 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
27
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy 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 23:42 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Valloire | 1in | 7in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 1in | 7in | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 2in | 6in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 3in | 5in | |||||||
| Risoul | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Sansicario | 1in | 2in |
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.