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The Milky Way Long-Range Snow Forecast - 6th November 2026

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Updated 05 November 2026 16:43 PST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 6 November.

For Forecast detail, see below.

The Milky Way 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 Expected6 November
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days4in
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Long-range 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 Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
06
Fog

up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 6,752ft to 4,682ft, with rain below.

Max 44°F
Min 34°F
Sat
07
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 46°F
Min 28°F
Sun
08
Fog

Clear sky at altitude, fog below.

Max 44°F
Min 27°F
Mon
09
Light Snow

up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 7,306ft to 5,338ft, with rain below.

Max 45°F
Min 38°F
Tue
10
Lt Drizzle

up to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 7,861ft to 6,247ft, with rain below.

Max 47°F
Min 41°F
Wed
11
Fog

Clear spells at altitude, fog below.

Max 56°F
Min 38°F
Thu
12
Lt Drizzle

up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light rain below.
Snow Line from 7,913ft to 6,096ft, with rain below.

Max 48°F
Min 41°F

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.

Ensemble forecast for The Milky Way, France at 4,429ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Puy Saint Vincent3in 18in
Serre Chevalier1in 10in
Risoul3in 9in
Valloire2in 8in
Valmeinier2in 8in
Montgenèvre1in 8in
Val Cenis3in 7in
Bardonecchia3in 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.

Off-Piste Safety in The Milky Way

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in The Milky Way, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.