Alpe Ciamporino Snow Report
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Alpe Ciamporino
Alpe Ciamporino ski resort in Italy offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers, with intermediate and advanced skiers favoring the black and red runs. One interesting fact about the resort is that it hosts the annual "Ciamporino Trophy," a ski race for alpine skiing enthusiasts. For beginners, the resort offers a ski school with patient instructors and gentle slopes perfect for learning. After a day on the slopes, head to the cozy Bar Ristorante Pianabella for some delicious Italian food and a relaxed après ski atmosphere.
Terrain mix: The Alpe Ciamporino ski resort is located in the Piedmont region of Italy, in the Lepontine Alps mountain range. The resort is situated near the towns of Varzo and Macugnaga, and offers stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Monte Rosa, the highest mountain in the region.
The ski area at Alpe Ciamporino consists of several pistes and ski lifts, with a maximum elevation of around 2,000 meters. The slopes cater to skiers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, and offer a variety of terrain including wide open runs, tree-lined trails, and challenging off-piste areas.
In addition to skiing and snowboarding, visitors to Alpe Ciamporino can also enjoy activities such as snowshoeing, ice skating, and snow tubing. The resort is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts of all ages.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Alpe Ciamporino -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Alpe Ciamporino in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Alpe Ciamporino reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Alpe Ciamporino
Where does the snow data for Alpe Ciamporino come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Alpe Ciamporino?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Alpe Ciamporino?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Alpe Ciamporino.