The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 March 2026 01:46 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way
48-hours from 21 March.
See below for forecast detail
The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 01:46 NZDT, next update expected 07:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in The Milky Way
Max 7℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
22
3cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,565m to resort level (1,350m).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | -5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | -5℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 7℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 6℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 3℃ | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 20% | |
| Sun | 03:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Lt rain below. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 60% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | NE Calm | 75% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NE Light | 90% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NE Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | NE Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | NE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -1℃ | NE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -1℃ | NE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 15cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 5cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Valloire | 4cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 4cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 7cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 6cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 4cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 3cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 4cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Sansicario | 4cm | 7cm |
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.