Nara (Leontica) Snow Report
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Nara (Leontica)
Nara (Leontica) ski resort in Switzerland offers an array of trails catering to all abilities, with the best being the red run from Alpe di Nara to Prato Leventina. The resort has a unique history, as it was the filming location for a famous Swiss movie in the 1960s called "La Montanara," which included scenes of skiers racing down the slopes. For beginner skiers, the best trail is the easy blue run known as the "Leventina," which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Apres ski enthusiasts can head to the cozy La Sorgente bar, which serves delicious local wine and cheese.
Terrain mix: Nara-Leontica ski resort is located in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Ticino. The resort is situated in the Medel Valley, surrounded by several mountain ranges:
1. Leventina Alps: This mountain range is located to the east of Nara-Leontica and includes peaks such as Pizzo di Claro and Pizzo di Cassimoi.
2. Lepontine Alps: To the north of Nara-Leontica, the Lepontine Alps stretch across the border between Switzerland and Italy. Peaks in this range include the Basòdino and the Poncione di Cassina Baggio.
3. Gothard Group: This mountain group is located to the west of Nara-Leontica and includes the iconic Gotthard Pass, as well as peaks such as Pizzo Centrale and Pizzo Lucendro.
4. Blenio Valley: The ski resort overlooks the Blenio Valley, a picturesque valley renowned for its traditional villages and stunning landscapes.
Overall, Nara-Leontica ski resort offers a variety of mountain aspects, including ski slopes for all levels of skiers, as well as opportunities for off-piste skiing and ski touring in the surrounding mountain ranges.
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 Nara (Leontica) -- 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 Nara (Leontica) in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Nara (Leontica) reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Nara (Leontica)
Where does the snow data for Nara (Leontica) 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 Nara (Leontica)?
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 Nara (Leontica)?
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 Nara (Leontica).