Alta Valtellina Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alta Valtellina
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This is the Snow Forecast for Alta Valtellina, Italy for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 20:07 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alta Valtellina.
Forecast for today in Alta Valtellina
Max 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,539m to 2,279m, with rain below.
Alta Valtellina has 17cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Alta Valtellina Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Alta Valtellina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
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| Wind | S F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 3,020m | 1℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
 +8cm
| -3℃
 +8cm
| -1℃
| 0℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
+1cm
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| 2,110m | 8℃
| 5℃
 | 3℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
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| 1,200m | 16℃
| 12℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
| 14℃
| 16℃
| 14℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,539m | varying 2,589m | varying 2,179m | varying 2,199m | |||
| Max Town | 16℃ | 12℃ | 10℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ | 16℃ | 14℃ |
| Min Town | 7℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ |
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.
Alta Valtellina 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 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, clear spells then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,539m to 2,279m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 8cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,589m to 2,319m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 8cm New Snow
Clear spells, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,179m to 1,969m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 16℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,199m to 2,019m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Alta Valtellina, Italy 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 Alta Valtellina, 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.
Alta Valtellina Snow Forecast updated at 20:07 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Alta Valtellina
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Caterina | 44cm | 46cm | |||||||
| Celerina | 27cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Passo Tonale | 26cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Sulden am Ortler | 21cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Bormio | 9cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Minschuns | 9cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Trafoi am Ortler | 3cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Livigno | 7cm | 14cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alta Valtellina
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alta Valtellina, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alta Valtellina, 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 Alta Valtellina 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 Alta Valtellina 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 Alta Valtellina 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.