Livigno Snow Forecast

Axel Rator from Netherlands writes:

Livigno is a lovely place to visit. Surrounded by the Swiss Mountains at 3 sides and Italy on one side this is a non EU mini state like Monaco. Livigno is a status aparte and there are no (VAT) taxes. There are more shops to mention. Shop till you drop is easy to do in Livigno, prices of gas are about 1 eur per litre cheaper than the rest of the EU, parfums are 40-70% cheaper. Most of the who-is-who in design have flagship stores in town. The mountain pistes are very nice, most are blue and red but there are black ones which are used for world champions trainings. Helicopter rentals? Yes, as there are the best freeride mountains where deep powder snow is mostly present. Livigno town is at 1800 metres plus and the top of the mountains at about 3000 metres above sea level. Livigno has two separate ski mountains: Mottolino at one side where one of the best and largest snowparks is present and where The 9 Knights (for guys) and The 9 Queens (for galls) games are held in enormous kickers, jumping, halfpipe 20 to 30 metres high castle made of snow. And Carovello Sci at the other side of town; both sides are not connected. But Carovello is sunny in the morning and Mottolino from lunchtime 'til the evening. For kids there are many practice hills and rolling rubber band lifts. There is a lot to do in the surroundings like Husky Dogsled Riding near Bormio. For food we love eating at Paprika in the centre of town. Beer is a must to try at the highest brewery in Europe. The name Little Tibet that is given to Livigno is because of the cold that can be there at times, -35C so be prepared. Because of the cold the powder stays what it should be: powder.... and powder is what I like. The deeper the better.