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The Milky Way Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 23rd October 2026

The Milky Way 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 23 October 2026 06:45 UTC

2-Day Forecast for The Milky Way

48-hours from 23 October.

See below for forecast detail

The Milky Way Snow Forecast updated at 06:45 UTC, next update expected 12:00 UTC.

Forecast for today in The Milky Way

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
23

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

Lt DrizzleCloudLt RainLt Drizzle

Light drizzle first, cloudy then light rain showers, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,273m 7,457ft to 1,658m 5,440ft , with rain below.

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

Forecast for tomorrow in The Milky Way

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

FogFogCloudCloud

Fog early, then cloudy 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?
Fri02:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F SE
Light
0%
Fri03:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 39°F SE
Light
5%
Fri04:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃ 39°F SE
Light
15%
Fri05:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃ 40°F SE
Light
20%
Fri06:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 39°F SE
Light
30%
Fri07:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 39°F SE
Light
35%
Fri08:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 40°F SE
Light
40%
Fri09:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃ 42°F SE
Light
35%
Fri10:00Cloud

Cloudy. 7℃ 45°F SE
Light
30%
Fri11:00Cloud

Cloudy. 9℃ 48°F SE
Light
30%
Fri12:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
9℃ 48°F SE
Light
50%
Fri13:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,104m 6,903ft , with rain below.

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃ 44°F SE
Light
80%
Fri14:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,104m 6,903ft , with rain below.

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃ 44°F SE
Calm
100%
Fri15:00Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
7℃ 44°F SE
Calm
100%
Fri16:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
7℃ 45°F SE
Light
100%
Fri17:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
7℃ 44°F SE
Light
100%
Fri18:00Drizzle

Light snow showers at altitude.
Lt rain below.
6℃ 42°F SE
Light
80%
Fri19:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃ 40°F SE
Calm
50%
Fri20:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃ 40°F SE
Calm
30%
Fri21:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃ 40°F SE
Calm
25%
Fri22:00Lt Drizzle

Fog at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃ 40°F SE
Light
25%
Fri23:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃ 40°F SE
Light
25%
Sat00:00Lt Drizzle

Fog at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃ 38°F W
Light
30%
Sat01:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃ 38°F W
Light
30%
Sat02:00Fog

Clear spells at altitude.
Fog below.
3℃ 38°F W
Light
30%
Sat03:00Fog

Fog. 3℃ 37°F W
Light
30%
Sat04:00Fog

Fog. 2℃ 35°F W
Calm
25%
Sat05:00Fair

Fog at altitude.
Fair below.
1℃ 34°F W
Light
20%
Sat06:00Fog

Fog. 1℃ 33°F W
Calm
20%
Sat07:00Fog

Fog. 0℃ 32°F W
Calm
25%
Sat08:00Fog

Fog. 0℃ 32°F W
Light
30%
Sat09:00Fog

Fog. 1℃ 35°F W
Light
30%
Sat10:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 38°F W
Light
30%
Sat11:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 41°F W
Light
25%
Sat12:00Mixed

Clear spells. 6℃ 43°F W
Light
20%
Sat13:00Mixed

Clear spells. 6℃ 43°F W
Light
10%
Sat14:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 43°F W
Light
5%
Sat15:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 43°F W
Light
5%
Sat16:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 43°F W
Light
5%
Sat17:00Cloud

Cloudy. 6℃ 42°F W
Light
0%
Sat18:00Cloud

Cloudy. 5℃ 41°F W
Calm
0%
Sat19:00Cloud

Cloudy. 4℃ 39°F W
Calm
0%
Sat20:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 38°F W
Calm
0%
Sat21:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 36°F W
Calm
0%
Sat22:00Cloud

Cloudy. 3℃ 37°F W
Calm
0%
Sat23:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃ 36°F W
Calm
5%
Sun00:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃ 35°F SE
Calm
15%
Sun01:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
2℃ 35°F SE
Calm
25%

Snow Forecast near The Milky Way

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near The Milky Way
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Val Cenis 20cm 8in 20cm 8in
Valloire 11cm 4in 11cm 4in
Valmeinier 11cm 4in 11cm 4in
Bardonecchia 9cm 4in 9cm 4in
Puy Saint Vincent 5cm 2in 5cm 2in
Sauze d'Oulx 5cm 2in 5cm 2in
Sestrière 5cm 2in 5cm 2in
Montgenèvre 4cm 1in 4cm 1in
Sansicario 4cm 2in 4cm 2in
Serre Chevalier 3cm 1in 3cm 1in

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.

How reliable is the snow in The Milky Way?

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.