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The Milky Way Long-Range Snow Forecast - 17th October 2026

The Milky Way Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 16 October 2026 18:41 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 17 October.

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 Expected21 October
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for The Milky Way

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 67°F
Min 33°F

5in New Snow

Snow Line from 8,720ft to 5,591ft, 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
Sat
17
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 66°F
Min 43°F
Sun
18
Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude, light drizzle below.

Max 54°F
Min 45°F
Mon
19
Cloud

Light snow at altitude, light rain below.

Max 57°F
Min 47°F
Tue
20
Lt Drizzle

New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 8,570ft to 7,812ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 47°F
Wed
21
Mixed

New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 7,710ft to 6,952ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 42°F
Thu
22
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 46°F
Min 34°F
Fri
23
Fair

Clear spells at altitude, fair below.

Max 56°F
Min 33°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 18:41 PDT, next update expected 00:00 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)

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Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Puy Saint Vincent1in 10in
Val Cenis1in 9in
Valloire-8in
Valmeinier-8in
Risoul-6in
Montgenèvre-5in
Sestrière1in 5in
Bardonecchia1in 5in

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.