The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 12:46 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in The Milky Way?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 18℃
Min 0℃
29cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,827m to 1,750m, with rain below.
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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 15℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,827m to 1,981m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 19cm New Snow
Light drizzle, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,550m to 1,765m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
up to 8cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then fair later.
Snow Line from 2,765m to 1,750m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 16℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 18℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 17℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 17℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, light rain showers later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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 12:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sestrière | 32cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Sansicario | 31cm | 31cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 29cm | 29cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 28cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 19cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Clavière | 18cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 13cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 10cm | 10cm |
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.