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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 17th October 2026

The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 17 October 2026 14:41 NZDT

2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way

48-hours from 17 October.

See below for forecast detail

The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 14:41 NZDT, next update expected 20:00 NZDT.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 19℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
17

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way

Max 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
18

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.

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?
Sat02:00Clear

Clear sky.8℃S
Light
0%
Sat03:00Clear

Clear sky.8℃S
Light
0%
Sat04:00Clear

Clear sky.7℃S
Light
0%
Sat05:00Clear

Clear sky.7℃S
Light
0%
Sat06:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃S
Light
0%
Sat07:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃S
Light
0%
Sat08:00Clear

Clear sky.6℃S
Calm
0%
Sat09:00Clear

Clear sky.9℃S
Light
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃S
Light
0%
Sat11:00Fair

Fair.16℃S
Light
0%
Sat12:00Mixed

Clear spells.17℃S
Light
0%
Sat13:00Mixed

Clear spells.19℃S
Light
0%
Sat14:00Mixed

Clear spells.19℃S
Light
0%
Sat15:00Fair

Fair.19℃S
Light
0%
Sat16:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
19℃S
Light
0%
Sat17:00Mixed

Clear spells.18℃S
Light
0%
Sat18:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
16℃S
Light
0%
Sat19:00Cloud

Cloudy.13℃S
Light
0%
Sat20:00Mixed

Clear spells.11℃S
Light
0%
Sat21:00Fair

Fair.10℃S
Light
5%
Sat22:00Clear

Fog at altitude.
Clear below.
9℃S
Light
5%
Sat23:00Clear

Fog at altitude.
Clear below.
8℃S
Light
5%
Sun00:00Fair

Fog at altitude.
Fair below.
7℃NE
Light
5%
Sun01:00Mixed

Clear spells.7℃NE
Light
5%
Sun02:00Mixed

Clear spells.7℃NE
Light
5%
Sun03:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃NE
Calm
5%
Sun04:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃NE
Calm
10%
Sun05:00Cloud

Cloudy.8℃NE
Calm
15%
Sun06:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃NE
Light
20%
Sun07:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃NE
Light
30%
Sun08:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃NE
Light
35%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy.9℃NE
Light
35%
Sun10:00Cloud

Cloudy.10℃NE
Light
35%
Sun11:00Cloud

Cloudy.11℃NE
Light
35%
Sun12:00Lt Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
12℃NE
Light
45%
Sun13:00Drizzle

Cloudy at altitude.
Drizzle below.
10℃NE
Light
60%
Sun14:00Lt Rain

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
11℃NE
Calm
70%
Sun15:00Lt Rain

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
11℃NE
Calm
80%
Sun16:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Drizzle below.
11℃NE
Light
85%
Sun17:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
10℃NE
Calm
85%
Sun18:00Lt Rain

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
10℃NE
Calm
80%
Sun19:00Hvy Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
10℃NE
Light
70%
Sun20:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
10℃NE
Light
65%
Sun21:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
9℃NE
Light
60%
Sun22:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
9℃NE
Light
55%
Sun23:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
9℃NE
Light
50%
Mon00:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
9℃NE
Light
40%
Mon01:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
8℃NE
Light
30%

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 Vincent2cm 24cm
Val Cenis2cm 22cm
Valloire-19cm
Valmeinier-19cm
Risoul-16cm
Montgenèvre-14cm
Sestrière2cm 12cm
Bardonecchia2cm 11cm
Sansicario-10cm
Sauze d'Oulx-9cm

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.