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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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The Milky Way Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for The Milky Way, France for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 14 March 2025 01:33 NZDT.

The Milky Way Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 March
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours14cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Milky Way.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

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Updated 14 March 2025 03:39 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for The Milky Way over the next 2 days.

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Serre Chevalier (6km from The Milky Way) is reporting "Hard".

The Milky Way Snow Report

Snow report from Serre Chevalier (6km from The Milky Way)

Serre Chevalier Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths150cm
Lower Snow Depths35cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow
85cm of Snow - 13 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Serre Chevalier was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSW F2E F2NE F2
2,840m
-8℃
Mixed
-6℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+10cm
-6℃
Cloud
+1cm
-3℃
Clear
-8℃
Cloud
+1cm
-6℃
Cloud
SW F3E F2
2,095m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-1℃
Snow
+13cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Clear
-4℃
Light Snow
-3℃
Mixed
1,350m
3℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
4℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,479m

varying 1,599m
to 1,479m

varying 1,629m
to 1,399m

varying 1,569m
to 1,350m

1,350m

Max Town3℃5℃3℃4℃6℃6℃6℃
Min Town0℃0℃0℃-4℃-6℃-2℃0℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

The Milky Way Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

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.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudCloudSnowLight Snow

Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,599m to 1,479m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 10cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowSnow

Light snow at altitude early, then snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,629m to 1,399m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowFairFair

Cloudy, light snow at altitude, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,569m to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

up to 1cm New Snow

SnowCloudCloudCloud

Snow showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

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 01:33 NZDT, next update expected 07:00 NZDT.

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Sauze d'Oulx19cm 27cm
Bardonecchia19cm 25cm
Sansicario14cm 24cm
Val Cenis8cm 21cm
Sestrière14cm 21cm
Valmeinier16cm 20cm
Valloire16cm 19cm
Clavière14cm 18cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in The Milky Way

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to The Milky Way, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in The Milky Way, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at The Milky Way is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in The Milky Way will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for The Milky Way for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.