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📷 Cervinia

Europe

Cervinia

Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).

Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC · informational only

Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Aug 25

4d ago

Past 24 Hours

0.1cm

Past 48 Hours

0.2cm

Past 10 Days

10.9cm

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

11

2026–27 season

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Bluebird Days

2

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 1:02 PM•Weather at base: 2050m

Overview

Cervinia is a ski resort in Europe, Italy, currently not operating today (Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 4/100, 7 cm (2.8 in) of snow in the last 7 days. Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 13:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Cervinia is a prominent ski resort located in the Italian Alps at the foot of the Matterhorn, offering extensive ski terrain that connects with Zermatt in Switzerland. The resort features high-altitude slopes suitable for all levels, reliable snow conditions throughout the season, and panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Visitors benefit from a modern lift system, a welcoming alpine village atmosphere, and a variety of amenities including ski schools, mountain restaurants, and après-ski options. Cervinia stands out for its cross-border skiing opportunities and long, scenic runs.

Resort Info

Summit3480m
Base2050m
Vertical1430m
Lifts24
Runs72
Skiable Area1966.2 acres
Average snowfall394 inches / 1001 cm
CountryItaly
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Season dates

Projected openingOctober 17, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Yeti Bar – A legendary après-ski spot at the base of the slopes, Yeti Bar is celebrated for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the snow.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).

Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).

Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà).

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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Depth

Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.

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Recent

In the past week, there has been a total of 7cm of snowfall.

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Forecast

No specific snow forecast is available for the next 14 days.

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Historic

Season-to-date snowfall stands at 7cm, compared to a 5-year average of 454cm.

Closed since Aug 1 — Summer glacier skiing suspended — insufficient snow cover (shared Plateau Rosà). · Data updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

3480mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM

11cm
24h
0cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
11
Prev10d
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Now29
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S30
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M31
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T1
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W2
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T3
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F4
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC

Base

2050m

Temp

13.5°C

Wind

2.5km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Mid-Mountain

2765m

Temp

--°C

Wind

3km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Summit

3480m

Temp

4.2°C

Wind

2.5km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Cervinia El Niño rank & forecast

Cervinia ranks #141 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +6% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#141 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cervinia averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +33%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −13%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +33%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Cervinia Webcams

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Roundshot

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Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Cervinia (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 29, 1:02 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
4 / -6
Sun, Aug 30
5 / -40.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
5 / -2
Tue, Sep 1
5 / -9
Wed, Sep 2
4 / -4
Thu, Sep 3
6 / -8
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)00000.30.3000000000000
Temp (°C)-340-150-140-35-3-23-205-3
Wind (km/h)333342343343463475
Gusts (km/h)252227202420282830202727272833263331

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3480m)

ECMWF
0cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
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JMA
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ICON
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Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
0cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

29

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4.2°

-5.7°

5 km/h

Sun

30

🌧️

5.4°

-3.9°

6 km/h

Mon

31

☁️

4.6°

-2.2°

5 km/h

Tue

1

☁️

5°

-9.2°

5 km/h

Wed

2

☁️

3.8°

-3.8°

7 km/h

Thu

3

☁️

5.5°

-8.1°

8 km/h

Fri

4

☀️

8.6°

-2.6°

5 km/h

Sat

5

☀️

8.5°

-0.6°

6 km/h

Sun

6

🌧️

7°

-1°

3 km/h

Mon

7

☁️

6.8°

-1.3°

6 km/h

Summit elevation (3480m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:02 PM UTC

7cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-98%

vs 5-Year Avg

454cm avg by now

-99%

vs 30-Year Avg

481cm avg by now

454cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~9.1 cm. That's 98% below the 5-year average (454 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 98% below the 30-year average (481 cm).

Cervinia Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 647cm with an average of 151 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November108.2cm18 days170cm208cm26.2cm
December74.4cm18 days222cm250cm18.6cm
January67.9cm17 days272cm375cm14.9cm
February55.7cm16 days267cm286cm12.8cm
March70.2cm19 days277cm297cm17.1cm
April87.2cm18 days280cm307cm22.8cm
May83cm17 days191cm297cm22.6cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Oct 17, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Cervinia, ERA5 season snowfall median was 638 cm (251 in), about this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

638 cm

10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median

All-season median

638 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10638 cm563 cm – 729 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12578 cm507 cm – 742 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8691 cm597 cm – 737 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Cervinia

Where is Cervinia?
Cervinia is a ski resort in Italy.
How high is Cervinia?
Cervinia runs from a base elevation of 2,050 m (6,726 ft) to a summit of 3,480 m (11,417 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,430 m (4,692 ft).
How big is Cervinia?
Cervinia has 1,966 acres (796 hectares) of skiable terrain, 72 marked runs and 24 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Cervinia?
Cervinia is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Cervinia?
Cervinia typically operates from October to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Cervinia get in a typical season?
Cervinia averages 394 inches / 1001 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Cervinia in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #141 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cervinia averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +33%. A pattern, not a promise.