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 6 May.
Updated 06 May 2025 05:30 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 19cm 7in |
| Next 48 Hours | 26cm 10in |
| Next 7 Days | 42cm 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Macugnaga.
Forecast for today in Macugnaga
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,199m 7,215ft to 2,149m 7,051ft , with rain below.
Macugnaga has 26cm 10in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Macugnaga Snow Report
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| Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,970m 9,744ft | -2℃ 28°F
 +2cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
 +21cm +8in
| -3℃ 27°F
+4cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+14cm +6in
| 1℃ 33°F
 | 2℃ 36°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
|
| 2,150m 7,054ft | 2℃ 36°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+19cm +7in
| 3℃ 37°F
 +1cm
| 0℃ 31°F
 +13cm +5in
| 5℃ 42°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 44°F
|
| 1,330m 4,364ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 10℃ 49°F
 | 9℃ 47°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 12℃ 54°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,199m 7,215ft | varying 2,119m 6,952ft | varying 2,109m 6,919ft | varying 1,949m 6,394ft | varying 2,609m 8,560ft | 2,509m 8,232ft | |
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 10℃ 49°F | 9℃ 47°F | 6℃ 42°F | 12℃ 54°F | 13℃ 56°F | 12℃ 54°F |
| Min Town | 5℃ 41°F | 4℃ 38°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 43°F | 7℃ 44°F |
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 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,199m 7,215ft to 2,149m 7,051ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
07
up to 21cm up to 8in New Snow
Rain first, light rain then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,119m 6,952ft to 1,739m 5,705ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,109m 6,919ft to 1,869m 6,132ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 14cm up to 6in New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,949m 6,394ft to 1,749m 5,738ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light rain showers, cloudy later.
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 05:30 BST, next update expected 11:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Macugnaga
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alagna Valsesia | 32cm 12in | 58cm 23in | |||||||
| Breuil-Cervinia | 18cm 7in | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Gressoney la Trinité | 21cm 8in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Grimentz | 16cm 6in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Saas-Fee | 11cm 4in | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Champoluc | 14cm 5in | 22cm 8in | |||||||
| Zermatt | 6cm 2in | 17cm 7in |
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.