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 21 April.
Updated 21 April 2025 11:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 2 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
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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 51°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.
Sestrière has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F3 | NW F3 | ||||
| 9,318ft | 37°F
 | 38°F
 | 39°F
| 33°F
| 35°F
| 40°F
 | 35°F
|
| SW F3 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 7,677ft | 43°F
| 44°F
| 46°F
 | 40°F
| 42°F
| 46°F
| 41°F
|
| SW F2 | W F2 | ||||||
| 6,037ft | 51°F
| 53°F
| 53°F
| 45°F
| 48°F
| 50°F
| 40°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 8,002ft | varying 7,346ft | 6,037ft | ||||
| Max Town | 51°F | 53°F | 53°F | 45°F | 48°F | 50°F | 40°F |
| Min Town | 31°F | 36°F | 35°F | 33°F | 31°F | 34°F | 35°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 51°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 53°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
New Snow
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 8,002ft to 7,575ft, with rain below.
Max 53°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, rain showers later.
Max 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Fair.
Max 48°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 50°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain showers, fog later.
Max 40°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then 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 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 11:36 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Sestrière
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pian del Frais - Chiomonte | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Pontechianale | 3in | 3in | |||||||
| Bardonecchia | - | 1in | |||||||
| Cesana Torinese | - | - | |||||||
| Pragelato | - | - | |||||||
| Prali | - | - | |||||||
| San Sicario | - | - | |||||||
| Sansicario | - | - |
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.