The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 17 October 2026 02:41 BST

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 (2,095m)
Next Snow Expected	21 October
Next Snow Amount	3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	3cm 1in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for The Milky Way

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃ 67°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

14cm 5in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,658m 8,720ft to 1,704m 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
Sat 17	Clear sky.	Max 19℃ 67°F Min 6℃ 43°F
Sun 18	Cloudy.	Max 12℃ 53°F Min 7℃ 44°F
Mon 19	Light snow at altitude, light rain below.	Max 14℃ 57°F Min 8℃ 47°F
Tue 20	up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,658m 8,720ft to 2,304m 7,559ft , with rain below.	Max 12℃ 54°F Min 8℃ 46°F
Wed 21	up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow Snow at altitude, rain below. Snow Line from 2,458m 8,064ft to 1,704m 5,591ft , with rain below.	Max 9℃ 48°F Min 4℃ 39°F
Thu 22	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,150m 7,054ft to 1,704m 5,591ft , with rain below.	Max 8℃ 46°F Min 1℃ 34°F
Fri 23	Clear spells at altitude, fair below.	Max 14℃ 56°F Min 1℃ 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 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.

The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 02:41 BST, next update expected 08:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for The Milky Way, France at 1,350m

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.

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Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Puy Saint Vincent	2cm 1in	24cm 10in
Val Cenis	2cm 1in	22cm 9in
Valloire	-	19cm 8in
Valmeinier	-	19cm 8in
Risoul	-	16cm 6in
Montgenèvre	-	14cm 5in
Sestrière	2cm 1in	12cm 5in
Bardonecchia	2cm 1in	11cm 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.