The Milky Way Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today
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?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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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.
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 | ![]() | Clear sky. | Max 66°F Min 43°F |
| Sun 18 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude, light drizzle below. | Max 54°F Min 45°F |
| Mon 19 | ![]() | Light snow at altitude, light rain below. | Max 57°F Min 47°F |
| Tue 20 | ![]() | New Snow | Max 56°F Min 47°F |
| Wed 21 | ![]() | New Snow | Max 51°F Min 42°F |
| Thu 22 | ![]() | Clear sky. | Max 46°F Min 34°F |
| Fri 23 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude, fair below. | Max 56°F Min 33°F |
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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
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 1in | 10in | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 1in | 9in | |||||||
| Valloire | - | 8in | |||||||
| Valmeinier | - | 8in | |||||||
| Risoul | - | 6in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | - | 5in | |||||||
| Sestrière | 1in | 5in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 1in | 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.



