The Milky Way 7-Day Snow Forecast

The Milky Way Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 02 May 2026 13:16 IST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for The Milky Way

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

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	10 May
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	1cm
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Long-range Snow Outlook for The Milky Way

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃
Min 1℃

8cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,781m to 1,873m, with rain below.

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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 02	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 19℃ Min 3℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 19℃ Min 6℃
Mon 04	up to 2cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,673m to 2,135m, with rain below.	Max 10℃ Min 7℃
Tue 05	up to 2cm New Snow Snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,781m to 1,873m, with rain below.	Max 13℃ Min 5℃
Wed 06	up to 4cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,396m to 1,996m, with rain below.	Max 8℃ Min 3℃
Thu 07	Clear sky at altitude, fair below.	Max 18℃ Min 1℃
Fri 08	Clear spells at altitude, cloudy below.	Max 14℃ Min 7℃

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 13:16 IST, next update expected 18:30 IST.

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.

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Puy Saint Vincent	7cm	18cm
Valloire	3cm	18cm
Valmeinier	3cm	18cm
Risoul	3cm	10cm
Val Cenis	2cm	10cm
Sauze d'Oulx	2cm	9cm
Sansicario	1cm	8cm
Sestrière	2cm	8cm

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.