Santa Caterina Valfurva snow report
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Santa Caterina Valfurva
Santa Caterina Valfurva is a charming ski resort in Italy with 35 km of slopes and a top elevation of 2,800 meters. The best trails are the black piste of Stelvio and the red piste of Deborah Compagnoni. One little-known fact is that Santa Caterina Valfurva was the site of the 1985 World Championships for Alpine Skiing. For beginners, the ski school is highly recommended, and the best apres ski bar is the Baita del Sole, which offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious local cuisine. Overall, Santa Caterina Valfurva is a great destination for skiing enthusiasts who appreciate a peaceful and authentic atmosphere.
Terrain mix: Santa Caterina Valfurva ski resort is located in the Italian Alps in the province of Sondrio in Lombardy. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges and peaks, including:
1. Ortler Alps: The highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps, the Ortler Alps dominate the landscape around Santa Caterina Valfurva. The range includes several prominent peaks, such as Ortler, Gran Zebrù, and Monte Cevedale.
2. Stelvio National Park: The ski resort is located within the boundaries of Stelvio National Park, which is home to diverse flora and fauna. The park is also known for its rugged mountain terrain, including the Stelvio Pass and the Cevedale group of mountains.
3. Cevedale Group: This mountain group is part of the Ortler Alps and includes several peaks over 3,000 meters, such as Monte Cevedale and Monte Vioz. The group is known for its challenging alpine terrain and stunning views.
4. Santa Caterina Peak: The resort itself is located at the foot of Santa Caterina Peak, which rises to an elevation of 3,173 meters. The peak offers a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding activities.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects surrounding Santa Caterina Valfurva ski resort offer a diverse and scenic alpine environment for outdoor enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
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 Santa Caterina Valfurva -- 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 Santa Caterina Valfurva in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Santa Caterina Valfurva reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Santa Caterina Valfurva
Where does the snow data for Santa Caterina Valfurva 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 Santa Caterina Valfurva?
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 Santa Caterina Valfurva?
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 Santa Caterina Valfurva.