The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 19:46 NZST
2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way
48-hours from 2 May.
See below for forecast detail
The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 19:46 NZST, next update expected 01:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in The Milky Way
Max 19℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way
Max 19℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 |  | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 4℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 |  | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 10℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 13℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 16℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 17℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 18℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 17℃ | SE Breeze | 10% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 15℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SE Calm | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 15℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 17℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | NE Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | NE Light | 25% | |
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 | 7cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Valloire | 3cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 3cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 3cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 2cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 2cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Sansicario | 1cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 2cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 2cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 2cm | 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.