Is Cortina snowsure?

The snowiest week in Cortina is week 1 of February. There are typically 4.4 snowy days during this week with 46cm of snowfall. Check out the Cortina Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Cortina

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December26cm2.8 days
January21cm3.0 days
February29cm3.6 days
March26cm4.0 days
April22cm3.3 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Cortina during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Cortina is 25 cm. There are typically 3.6 snowy days during this week. Cortina typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2107m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (1979m) is similar to the middle elevation of Cortina. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Cortina at the start of April but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 25cm. Temperatures should generally stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Cortina during week one of April is -0.5°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.2°C. On average, a couple of days per week will have some sunshine. Generally light winds (average 9km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while fresh snow days that do not have perfect weather also occur on average one day during this week every year.


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Cortina and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Cortina


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Cortina and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Cortina are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Cortina and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Cortina are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Cortina and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Cortina are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.