Sestrière Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sestrière
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sestrière, Italy for 15 days from 26 April.
Updated 25 April 2025 22:30 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 27 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sestrière.
Forecast for today in Sestrière
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°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
Sat
26
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,389m 7,838ft to 2,259m 7,411ft , with rain below.
Sestrière has 10cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sestrière Snow Report
Snow report from Bardonecchia (near Sestrière)
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Sestrière 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,840m 9,318ft | 5℃ 41°F
 +2cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
 +7cm +3in
| 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 8℃ 47°F
 | 8℃ 47°F
|
| 2,340m 7,677ft | 8℃ 46°F
| 3℃ 38°F
 +4cm +1in
| 5℃ 42°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| 1,840m 6,037ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 11℃ 51°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 14℃ 57°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,389m 7,838ft | varying 2,269m 7,444ft | varying 2,189m 7,182ft | ||||
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 8℃ 46°F | 9℃ 48°F | 11℃ 51°F | 13℃ 55°F | 13℃ 56°F | 14℃ 57°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 36°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 40°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.
Sestrière 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 12℃ 54°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°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
Sat
26
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,389m 7,838ft to 2,259m 7,411ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
27
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,269m 7,444ft to 2,039m 6,690ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, rain showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,189m 7,182ft to 2,129m 6,985ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, light rain showers, fair later.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fog later.
This Snow Forecast for Sestrière, 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 Sestrière, 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.
Sestrière Snow Forecast updated at 22:30 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Sestrière
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pian del Frais - Chiomonte | 27cm 11in | 28cm 11in | |||||||
| Pragelato | 21cm 8in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Prali | 21cm 8in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Crissolo - Pian Regina | 18cm 7in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Pontechianale | 17cm 7in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Via Lattea | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Sansicario | 9cm 4in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| San Sicario | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sestrière
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sestrière, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sestrière, 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 Sestrière 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 Sestrière 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 Sestrière 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.