Sestrière Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sestrière
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sestrière, Italy for 16 days from 14 April.
Updated 13 April 2025 23:31 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9in |
| Next 7 Days | 41in |
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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 45°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 7,280ft to 7,083ft, with rain below.
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Updated 13 April 2025 23:39 PDT
Powder Possible :- 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sestrière over the next 2 days.
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Sestrière Snow Report
Snow report from Bardonecchia (near Sestrière)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Sestrière 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 14 | Tue 15 | Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | ||||||
| 9,318ft | 31°F
 | 38°F
+1in
| 29°F
 +7in
| 26°F
+24in
| 35°F
| 32°F
+2in
| 29°F
 +4in
|
| E F2 | |||||||
| 7,677ft | 37°F
| 44°F
+1in
| 35°F
+7in
| 31°F
+27in
| 42°F
| 38°F
+1in
| 35°F
+3in
|
| E F3 | |||||||
| 6,037ft | 45°F
| 52°F
| 41°F
+2in
| 34°F
 +22in
| 47°F
| 39°F
| 38°F
+2in
|
| Snow Line | varying 7,280ft | varying 8,068ft | varying 7,575ft | varying 6,263ft | 6,037ft | varying 7,182ft | varying 6,690ft |
| Max Town | 45°F | 52°F | 41°F | 34°F | 47°F | 39°F | 38°F |
| Min Town | 36°F | 35°F | 31°F | 31°F | 32°F | 34°F | 32°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 45°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
14
New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 7,280ft to 7,083ft, with rain below.
Max 52°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
15
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 8,068ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.
Max 41°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
16
2in to 7in New Snow
Light rain early, then snow showers later.
Snow Line from 7,575ft to resort level.
Max 34°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
20in to 24in+ New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, fog later.
Snow Line from 6,263ft to resort level.
Max 47°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
Snow unlikely
Snow showers first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 39°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells first, light snow at altitude then light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 7,182ft to 6,460ft, with rain below.
Max 38°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
2in to 4in New Snow
Snow showers, light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,690ft to resort level.
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 trail 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 23:31 PDT, next update expected 02:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Sestrière
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pragelato | 11in | 45in | |||||||
| Sauze d'Oulx | 8in | 42in | |||||||
| Pian del Frais - Chiomonte | 14in | 41in | |||||||
| Via Lattea | 13in | 41in | |||||||
| Prali | 13in | 32in | |||||||
| Sansicario | 7in | 29in | |||||||
| San Sicario | 7in | 28in | |||||||
| Cesana Torinese | 5in | 25in |
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.