The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 06 November 2026 13:43 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way
48-hours from 6 November.
See below for forecast detail
The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 13:43 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in The Milky Way
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
06
up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude first, fog then drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,058m to 1,427m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear sky, fog later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 01:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ | SE Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Fog at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 04:00 |  | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Fog. | 3℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Fog. | 2℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Fog. | 3℃ | SE Light | 20% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 5℃ | SE Calm | 20% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 6℃ | SE Calm | 25% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ | SE Calm | 30% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 6℃ | SE Calm | 35% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 5℃ | SE Calm | 45% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 4℃ | SE Calm | 60% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 4℃ | SE Calm | 75% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 4℃ | SE Calm | 80% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 90% | |
| Fri | 19:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 90% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 85% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SE Calm | 70% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SE Calm | 55% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ | SE Calm | 40% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ | NE Calm | 20% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Fog. | 1℃ | NE Calm | 10% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Fog. | -1℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fog. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Fog. | -1℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Fog. | -2℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Fog. | -2℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fog at altitude. Fair below. | 1℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 4℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 5℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 9cm | 45cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 3cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 7cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Valloire | 6cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 6cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 3cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 8cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 6cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Sansicario | 3cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 3cm | 15cm |
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.
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.