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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 21st March 2026

The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 06:42 GMT

2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way

48-hours from 21 March.

See below for forecast detail

The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 06:42 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -7℃ 20°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 20°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
22

2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow

Light SnowSnowMixedCloud

Light snow first, heavy snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,519m 4,984ft to resort level ( 1,350m 4,429ft ).

Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat01:00Mixed

Clear spells. -4℃ 25°F S
Calm
0%
Sat02:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
-5℃ 24°F S
Light
0%
Sat03:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
-5℃ 22°F S
Calm
0%
Sat04:00Fair

Fair. -6℃ 21°F S
Calm
0%
Sat05:00Clear

Clear sky. -6℃ 20°F S
Calm
0%
Sat06:00Clear

Clear sky. -7℃ 20°F S
Calm
0%
Sat07:00Clear

Clear sky. -7℃ 20°F S
Calm
0%
Sat08:00Clear

Clear sky. -4℃ 25°F S
Calm
0%
Sat09:00Clear

Clear sky. 1℃ 33°F S
Calm
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky. 3℃ 37°F S
Calm
0%
Sat11:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 40°F S
Light
0%
Sat12:00Fair

Fair. 6℃ 42°F S
Light
0%
Sat13:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃ 44°F S
Light
0%
Sat14:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
7℃ 45°F S
Light
0%
Sat15:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃ 44°F S
Light
0%
Sat16:00Fair

Cloudy at altitude.
Fair below.
6℃ 44°F S
Light
0%
Sat17:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
6℃ 42°F S
Light
0%
Sat18:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
5℃ 41°F S
Light
0%
Sat19:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃ 38°F S
Light
0%
Sat20:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
3℃ 37°F S
Calm
0%
Sat21:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
2℃ 36°F S
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Mixed

Clear spells. 1℃ 34°F S
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy. 0℃ 32°F S
Calm
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy. 0℃ 32°F NE
Calm
0%
Sun01:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 31°F NE
Calm
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
-1℃ 31°F NE
Calm
5%
Sun03:00Mixed

Clear spells. -1℃ 30°F NE
Calm
10%
Sun04:00Mixed

Clear spells. -1℃ 29°F NE
Calm
20%
Sun05:00Light Snow

Light snow. -1℃ 30°F NE
Calm
30%
Sun06:00Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-1℃ 30°F NE
Light
40%
Sun07:00Snow

Heavy snow showers. -1℃ 31°F NE
Light
55%
Sun08:00Snow

Heavy snow showers. 0℃ 32°F NE
Light
70%
Sun09:00Snow

Heavy snow showers. 1℃ 33°F NE
Light
85%
Sun10:00Snow

Heavy snow showers. 1℃ 34°F NE
Light
95%
Sun11:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃ 35°F NE
Light
100%
Sun12:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃ 36°F NE
Light
100%
Sun13:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
2℃ 36°F NE
Light
100%
Sun14:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
3℃ 37°F NE
Light
100%
Sun15:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
3℃ 37°F NE
Light
100%
Sun16:00Mixed

Clear spells. 2℃ 36°F NE
Light
100%
Sun17:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 36°F NE
Light
95%
Sun18:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 35°F NE
Light
80%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy. 0℃ 33°F NE
Light
70%
Sun20:00Cloud

Cloudy. 0℃ 31°F NE
Light
60%
Sun21:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 30°F NE
Light
50%
Sun22:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 31°F NE
Light
35%
Sun23:00Cloud

Cloudy. -1℃ 31°F NE
Light
30%
Mon00:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
-1℃ 30°F SE
Light
20%

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Puy Saint Vincent 13cm 5in 18cm 7in
Valloire 4cm 1in 18cm 7in
Valmeinier 4cm 1in 18cm 7in
Val Cenis 6cm 2in 16cm 6in
Bardonecchia 6cm 3in 13cm 5in
Risoul 6cm 2in 8cm 3in
Sauze d'Oulx 5cm 2in 8cm 3in
Sansicario 3cm 1in 6cm 2in
Sestrière 4cm 1in 6cm 2in
Montgenèvre 3cm 1in 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.