Macugnaga snow report
Macugnaga
Macugnaga ski resort is tucked away in the Italian Alps, offering stunning views and a variety of beginner to expert trails. The resort boasts three main areas: Monte Moro, Belvedere, and Pecetto, each with their unique character and terrain. The Belvedere area has the best trails for beginners, with wide and well-groomed runs, and the Pecetto area is perfect for advanced skiers with its challenging black runs. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was home to the first ski school in Italy, founded in 1903. For après ski, Hotel Signal offers a cozy atmosphere with live music and delicious cocktails. Macugnaga is a hidden gem that offers excellent skiing and a unique historical experience.
Terrain mix: Macugnaga ski resort is located in the Italian Alps, specifically in the Piedmont region of Italy. The resort is situated at the base of Monte Rosa, the second highest peak in the Alps after Mont Blanc. The surrounding mountain ranges include the Monte Rosa Massif, the Mischabel Range, and the Lyskamm.
The ski resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including steep slopes, wide open pistes, and off-piste opportunities. The resort is known for its stunning views of the surrounding peaks and glaciers, making it a popular destination for both winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.
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 Macugnaga -- 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 Macugnaga in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Macugnaga reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Macugnaga
Where does the snow data for Macugnaga 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 Macugnaga?
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 Macugnaga?
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 Macugnaga.