Santa Caterina Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Santa Caterina
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This is the Snow Forecast for Santa Caterina, Italy for 15 days from 7 January.
Updated 07 January 2025 03:39 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 17cm |
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Forecast for today in Santa Caterina
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
up to 10cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to 1,819m, with rain below.
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Updated 07 January 2025 14:36 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Santa Caterina over the next 2 days.
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Santa Caterina Snow Report
Snow report from Bormio (11km from Santa Caterina)
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Santa Caterina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | Sun 12 | Mon 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | W F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | S F2 |
| 2,890m | -6℃
 +10cm
| -4℃
| -4℃
 +7cm
| -5℃
 | -7℃
 | -14℃
| -11℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | NW F3 | S F2 | ||||
| 2,305m | -3℃
+9cm
| -3℃
+1cm
| -3℃
+5cm
| -4℃
 | -4℃
| -7℃
| -5℃
|
| E F3 | |||||||
| 1,720m | 1℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
| 0℃
| -4℃
| -3℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,819m | varying 1,889m | varying 1,909m | 1,759m | |||
| Max Town | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | -4℃ | -3℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -5℃ | -1℃ | -3℃ | -9℃ | -9℃ | -12℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,819m | Snow to 1,839m |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Santa Caterina.
Santa Caterina 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
up to 10cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to 1,819m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
up to 7cm New Snow
Snow at altitude, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,909m to 1,839m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
11
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Santa Caterina, 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 Santa Caterina, 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.
Santa Caterina Snow Forecast updated at 03:39 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Santa Caterina
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinzolo | 21cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Passo Tonale | 19cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Bormio | 17cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Madonna di Campiglio | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Marilleva | 17cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Alta Valtellina | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Folgarida | 13cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Livigno | 12cm | 12cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Santa Caterina
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Santa Caterina, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Santa Caterina, 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 Santa Caterina is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Santa Caterina 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 Santa Caterina 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.