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Macugnaga Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Macugnaga Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Macugnaga

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This is the Snow Forecast for Macugnaga, Italy for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 11:37 AEDT.

Macugnaga Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours26cm
Next 7 Days52cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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Forecast for today in Macugnaga

Max 5℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudFogCloudMixed

Cloudy first, fog then cloudy, clear spells later.

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Updated 13 March 2025 21:39 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Macugnaga over the next 2 days.

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Saas-Fee (16km from Macugnaga) is reporting "hard".

Macugnaga Snow Report

Snow report from Saas-Fee (16km from Macugnaga)

Saas-Fee Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths255cm
Lower Snow Depths61cm
Snow ConditionsHard
Last Snow10 March

Macugnaga 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Macugnaga from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindS F2S F2SE F3SE F3SE F3
2,970m
-9℃
Mixed
-8℃
Cloud
+3cm
-7℃
Snow
+23cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-8℃
Light Snow
+11cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
2,150m
-2℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
+2cm
-3℃
Snow
+20cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+16cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
1,330m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Snow
3℃
Mixed
5℃
Mixed
1℃
Snow
+12cm
2℃
Light Snow
+7cm
Snow Line

varying 1,499m
to 1,429m

varying 1,549m
to 1,479m

varying 1,569m
to 1,469m

varying 1,689m
to 1,330m

1,330m

1,330m

Max Town5℃6℃3℃3℃5℃1℃2℃
Min Town-3℃-3℃2℃1℃0℃-1℃-1℃

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.

Macugnaga 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 5℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

CloudFogCloudMixed

Cloudy first, fog then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 6℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,499m to 1,429m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 23cm New Snow

SnowSnowSnowSnow

Snow at altitude.

Snow Line from 1,549m to 1,479m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 7cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedMixed

Light snow at altitude early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,569m to 1,469m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudMixedMixedLight Snow

Cloudy, clear spells, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

11cm to 12cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowLight SnowSnow

Light snow first, snow showers then light snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

4cm to 7cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Snow showers early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Macugnaga, 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 Macugnaga, 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.

Macugnaga Snow Forecast updated at 11:37 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Macugnaga

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Macugnaga
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Alagna Valsesia32cm 35cm
Gressoney la Trinité28cm 30cm
Saas-Fee25cm 26cm
Champoluc21cm 23cm
Zermatt19cm 19cm
Breuil-Cervinia15cm 18cm
Grimentz6cm 10cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Macugnaga

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Macugnaga, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Macugnaga, 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 Macugnaga 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 Macugnaga 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 Macugnaga 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.