The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 March 2026 01:46 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way
1-week from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 | 22 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 11℃
Min -11℃
7cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,227m to resort level (1,350m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 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.
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.
Max 8℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
25
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,227m to resort level (1,350m).
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
26
2cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,350m).
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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 01:46 NZDT, next update expected 07:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 13cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Valloire | 4cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Valmeinier | 4cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Val Cenis | 5cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | 7cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 5cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 6cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Serre Chevalier | 4cm | 7cm |
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.