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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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The Milky Way Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for The Milky Way, France for 15 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 09:33 AEDT.

The Milky Way Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 March
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days20cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for The Milky Way.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

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Updated 13 March 2025 21:39 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for The Milky Way over the next 2 days.

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Serre Chevalier (6km from The Milky Way) is reporting "Hard".

The Milky Way Snow Report

Snow report from Serre Chevalier (6km from The Milky Way)

Serre Chevalier Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths150cm
Lower Snow Depths35cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow
85cm of Snow - 13 March
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Serre Chevalier was reported as 3 (Considerable) but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSW F2E F2E F2
2,840m
-8℃
Cloud
-5℃
Snow
+4cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-5℃
Mixed
-8℃
Mixed
-7℃
Light Snow
+6cm
SW F3E F2E F2
2,095m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+11cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃
Cloud
-4℃
Mixed
-3℃
Light Snow
+5cm
NE F2
1,350m
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Light Snow
Snow Line

1,479m

varying 1,559m
to 1,449m

varying 1,649m
to 1,379m

varying 1,649m
to 1,350m

varying 1,669m
to 1,379m

Max Town4℃6℃3℃3℃4℃4℃4℃
Min Town0℃0℃0℃-3℃-5℃-1℃1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

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 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,559m to 1,449m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 8cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Light snow at altitude.

Snow Line from 1,649m to 1,379m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedCloudFair

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,649m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

up to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowCloud

Light snow at altitude early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,379m, with rain below.

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 09:33 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Sansicario14cm 24cm
Bardonecchia10cm 19cm
Sauze d'Oulx7cm 17cm
Val Cenis8cm 21cm
Valmeinier9cm 13cm
Risoul12cm 12cm
Valloire16cm 19cm
Puy Saint Vincent15cm 16cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in The Milky Way

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to The Milky Way, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in The Milky Way, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at The Milky Way is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in The Milky Way will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for The Milky Way for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.