The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 12:43 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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 Expected	5 May
Next Snow Amount	2in
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	2in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for The Milky Way

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 66°F
Min 36°F

7in New Snow

Snow Line from 9,124ft to 5,843ft, 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)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 66°F Min 37°F
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 66°F Min 43°F
Mon 04	up to 2in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 8,819ft to 6,903ft, with rain below.	Max 51°F Min 44°F
Tue 05	up to 4in New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 8,871ft to 5,892ft, with rain below.	Max 56°F Min 40°F
Wed 06	up to 1in New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 9,124ft to 5,843ft, with rain below.	Max 54°F Min 38°F
Thu 07	Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.	Max 60°F Min 37°F
Fri 08	Fair at altitude, clear spells below.	Max 63°F Min 36°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 12:43 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.

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

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Risoul	3in	9in
Montgenèvre	1in	7in
Puy Saint Vincent	2in	6in
Val Cenis	1in	4in
Valloire	1in	4in
Valmeinier	1in	4in
Clavière	-	4in
Sestrière	1in	4in

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.

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.