The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 06:42 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

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	13 April
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	1in
Next 7 Days	1in
Save on Ski Hire	Save up to 50%

Long-range Snow Outlook for The Milky Way

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 65°F
Min 35°F

3in New Snow

Snow Line from 8,770ft 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)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	Cloudy.	Max 58°F Min 37°F
Mon 13	up to 3in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 8,770ft to 5,591ft, with rain below.	Max 50°F Min 39°F
Tue 14	Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.	Max 58°F Min 41°F
Wed 15	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 59°F Min 42°F
Thu 16	Clear sky.	Max 64°F Min 35°F
Fri 17	Fair.	Max 65°F Min 35°F
Sat 18	Clear sky at altitude, clear spells below.	Max 65°F Min 39°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 06:42 PDT, next update expected 12:00 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
Sansicario	4in	4in
Sestrière	4in	5in
Montgenèvre	3in	3in
Sauze d'Oulx	4in	4in
Val Cenis	3in	3in
Clavière	2in	2in
Bardonecchia	2in	2in
Serre Chevalier	2in	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.

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.