The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 23:42 AEST
7-Day Snow Forecast for The Milky Way
1-week from 2 May.
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 | 10 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1cm |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for The Milky Way
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 19℃
Min 2℃
13cm New Snow
Snow Line from 2,796m to 1,858m, with rain 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 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 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.
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.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 7cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,519m to 1,981m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
05
up to 2cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,473m to 1,858m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 2,796m to 2,165m, with rain below.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 17℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Max 14℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,319m to 2,135m, with rain below.
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 trail 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 23:42 AEST, next update expected 05:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near The Milky Way
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puy Saint Vincent | 10cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Risoul | 17cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Valloire | 1cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Valmeinier | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Sansicario | 5cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Sestrière | 5cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Montgenèvre | 7cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 4cm | 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.