The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast

The Milky Way Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 22 March 2026 01:46 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

The Milky Way Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in The Milky Way?

The Milky Way Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,095m)
Next Snow Expected	22 March
Next Snow Amount	5cm
Next 48 Hours	5cm
Next 7 Days	8cm
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Long-range 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).

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The Milky Way Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 21	Clear sky.	Max 7℃ Min -7℃
Sun 22	3cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,565m to resort level (1,350m).	Max 3℃ Min -1℃
Mon 23	Clear sky.	Max 8℃ Min -9℃
Tue 24	Fair at altitude, clear spells below.	Max 8℃ Min -11℃
Wed 25	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,227m to resort level (1,350m).	Max 11℃ Min -4℃
Thu 26	2cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,350m).	Max -2℃ Min -7℃
Fri 27	Clear spells at altitude, cloudy below.	Max -2℃ Min -9℃

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.

Ensemble forecast for The Milky Way, France at 1,350m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
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

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.

Off-Piste Safety in The Milky Way

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in The Milky Way, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.