Watles snow report
Watles
Watles ski resort is located in the Italian Alps and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The resort offers 18km of slopes, including the best trails for intermediate skiers, such as the ski route from the summit to the valley. An interesting fact is that Watles was the location of the first Italian ski schools in the 1930s. For beginner skiers, the resort offers dedicated learning areas with gentle slopes and qualified instructors. For après ski, the resort's Panoramic Bar offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and a cozy atmosphere with live music and drinks.
Terrain mix: The Watles ski resort in Bolzano-Bozen is located in the Ortler Alps in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy. The resort is situated on the Watles mountain, which is part of the Sesvenna mountain range. The highest peak in the area is the Watles peak, which stands at 2,555 meters (8,383 feet) above sea level.
The ski resort offers a variety of slopes and runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The terrain includes gentle beginner slopes as well as challenging black diamond runs for more experienced skiers.
Overall, the Watles ski resort offers a unique and picturesque setting for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of the Alps while skiing or snowboarding.
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 Watles -- 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 Watles in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Watles reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Watles
Where does the snow data for Watles 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 Watles?
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 Watles?
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 Watles.