The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 08:44 BST
2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 08:44 BST, next update expected 14:00 BST.
Forecast for today in The Milky Way
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,781m 9,124ft to 2,027m 6,650ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 13cm up to 5in New Snow
Light rain early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,627m 8,619ft to 1,750m 5,741ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 44°F | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 38°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 38°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 8℃ 46°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 51°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ 54°F | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | NE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 15℃ 58°F | NE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 13℃ 56°F | NE Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 12℃ 54°F | NE Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 12℃ 54°F | NE Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 12℃ 53°F | NE Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 11℃ 51°F | NE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 10℃ 49°F | NE Light | 90% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ 47°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ 44°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 44°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 6℃ 43°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ 42°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 02:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Light | 95% |
| Mon | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ 40°F | NE Light | 95% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ 40°F | NE Light | 95% |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ 40°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ 40°F | NE Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ 39°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 42°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 7℃ 45°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 8℃ 47°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 8℃ 47°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ 47°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 10℃ 49°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 10℃ 50°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 10℃ 49°F | NE Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 9℃ 49°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 8℃ 46°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 7℃ 44°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 20:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 6℃ 43°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 21:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 22:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Mon | 23:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ 41°F | NE Light | 100% |
| Tue | 00:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ 41°F | SE Light | 95% |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ 41°F | SE Light | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansicario | 18cm 7in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Sestrière | 18cm 7in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 15cm 6in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 15cm 6in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Clavière | 11cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 7cm 3in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Risoul | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in |
The Milky Way Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Milky Way.
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 piste 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.
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.