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The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 April 2026 00:44 PDT

7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in The Milky Way?

The Milky Way Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (6,873ft)
Next Snow Expected13 April
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days1in
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 65°F
Min 35°F

6in New Snow

Snow Line from 9,124ft to 5,741ft, 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 58°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

New Snow

CloudCloudMixedLt Drizzle

Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 9,124ft to 6,650ft, with rain below.

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

Max 50°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 5in New Snow

Lt RainLt DrizzleLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Light rain early, then light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 8,619ft to 5,741ft, with rain below.

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

Max 54°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
14

up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 9,072ft to 6,043ft, with rain below.

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

Max 60°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 60°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

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

Max 64°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

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

Max 64°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

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

Max 65°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 65°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, 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 00:44 PDT, next update expected 06:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Sestrière7in 7in
Sansicario12in 12in
Sauze d'Oulx6in 6in
Montgenèvre6in 6in
Val Cenis5in 5in
Clavière4in 4in
Bardonecchia3in 3in
Serre Chevalier3in 3in

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.