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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 18th April 2026

The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 18 April 2026 00:45 UTC

2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way

48-hours from 18 April.

See below for forecast detail

The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 00:45 UTC, next update expected 06:00 UTC.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 20℃ 67°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

MixedClearFairCloud

Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way

Max 16℃ 62°F
Min 4℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
19

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudClear

Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

Forecast times for The Milky Way are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for The Milky Way from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat02:00Clear

Clear sky. 6℃ 42°F SW
Calm
0%
Sat03:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 40°F SW
Light
0%
Sat04:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
3℃ 38°F SW
Light
0%
Sat05:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
3℃ 37°F SW
Light
0%
Sat06:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃ 36°F SW
Light
0%
Sat07:00Mixed

Clear sky at altitude.
Mixed below.
2℃ 36°F SW
Light
0%
Sat08:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
5℃ 41°F SW
Light
0%
Sat09:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
10℃ 50°F SW
Light
0%
Sat10:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
13℃ 56°F SW
Calm
0%
Sat11:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
15℃ 60°F SW
Light
0%
Sat12:00Cloud

Fair at altitude.
Cloud below.
17℃ 63°F SW
Light
0%
Sat13:00Mixed

Clear spells. 18℃ 65°F SW
Light
0%
Sat14:00Mixed

Fair at altitude.
Mixed below.
20℃ 67°F SW
Light
0%
Sat15:00Fair

Fair. 20℃ 67°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat16:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
19℃ 66°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat17:00Fair

Fair. 18℃ 65°F SW
Breeze
0%
Sat18:00Fair

Fair. 17℃ 63°F SW
Light
0%
Sat19:00Clear

Clear sky. 16℃ 60°F SW
Light
0%
Sat20:00Fair

Fair. 13℃ 55°F SW
Light
0%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy. 12℃ 53°F SW
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy. 10℃ 51°F SW
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Cloudy. 9℃ 48°F SW
Calm
0%
Sun00:00Cloud

Cloudy. 8℃ 46°F W
Calm
0%
Sun01:00Mixed

Cloudy at altitude.
Mixed below.
7℃ 45°F W
Calm
0%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy. 7℃ 44°F W
Calm
0%
Sun03:00Fair

Fair. 7℃ 44°F W
Calm
0%
Sun04:00Clear

Clear sky. 6℃ 43°F W
Calm
0%
Sun05:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 42°F W
Calm
0%
Sun06:00Clear

Fair at altitude.
Clear below.
5℃ 40°F W
Calm
0%
Sun07:00Fair

Fair. 4℃ 40°F W
Calm
0%
Sun08:00Cloud

Cloudy. 7℃ 45°F W
Light
0%
Sun09:00Cloud

Cloudy. 11℃ 51°F W
Calm
0%
Sun10:00Fair

Fair. 14℃ 56°F W
Light
0%
Sun11:00Fair

Fair. 15℃ 59°F W
Light
0%
Sun12:00Fair

Clear spells at altitude.
Fair below.
16℃ 61°F W
Light
0%
Sun13:00Fair

Fair. 16℃ 62°F W
Light
0%
Sun14:00Fair

Fair. 16℃ 61°F W
Light
0%
Sun15:00Mixed

Light snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
16℃ 61°F W
Light
0%
Sun16:00Cloud

Cloudy. 16℃ 61°F W
Light
0%
Sun17:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 60°F W
Light
0%
Sun18:00Cloud

Cloudy. 15℃ 58°F W
Light
0%
Sun19:00Cloud

Cloudy. 13℃ 56°F W
Light
0%
Sun20:00Mixed

Clear spells. 11℃ 52°F W
Light
0%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky. 9℃ 47°F W
Calm
0%
Sun22:00Clear

Clear sky. 7℃ 45°F W
Calm
0%
Sun23:00Clear

Clear sky. 6℃ 43°F W
Calm
0%
Mon00:00Clear

Clear sky. 5℃ 41°F SW
Calm
0%
Mon01:00Clear

Clear sky. 4℃ 39°F SW
Calm
0%

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
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The Milky Way Snow

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

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.

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.