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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Monterosa Ski

Europe

Monterosa Ski

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Nov 29

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Aug 21

today

Past 24 Hours

1.5cm

Past 48 Hours

1.5cm

Past 10 Days

1.5cm

14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Snow Depth

--

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Powder Days

2

2026–27 season

☀️

Bluebird Days

1

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 21, 4:05 PM•Weather at base: 1212m

Overview

Monterosa Ski is a ski resort in Europe, Italy, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 29). 2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

Monterosa Ski is a vast ski area located in the Italian Alps, spanning the Aosta Valley and Piedmont regions. The resort connects the valleys of Gressoney, Champoluc, and Alagna Valsesia, offering over 100 kilometers of interconnected slopes and modern lift systems. Known for its scenic alpine views and uncrowded pistes, Monterosa Ski provides a relaxed atmosphere, extensive off-piste opportunities, and amenities such as mountain huts, ski schools, and family-friendly facilities. Its unique cross-valley network and access to high-altitude terrain make it a standout destination for both advanced skiers and those seeking a tranquil mountain experience.

Resort Info

Summit3275m
Base1212m
Vertical2063m
Lifts37
Runs66
Skiable Area4447.9 acres
Average snowfall268 inches / 681 cm
CountryItaly
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Season dates

Projected openingNovember 29, 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

Après Ski Bar Lo Scoiattolo – Renowned for its warm alpine ambiance and panoramic mountain views, Lo Scoiattolo is a favorite among Monterosa Ski visitors for its lively après-ski scene, offering local wines, craft beers, and hearty snacks in a welcoming setting just steps from the slopes.

Snow Summary

3275mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM

2cm
24h
1cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
2
Prev10d
1.5
Now21
—
S22
—
S23
—
M24
3
T25
—
W26
—
T27
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC

Base

1212m

Temp

18.9°C

Wind

7.3km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Mid-Mountain

2244m

Temp

--°C

Wind

8km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Summit

3275m

Temp

1°C

Wind

3.9km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0.8cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Monterosa Ski El Niño rank & forecast

Monterosa Ski ranks #8 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +17% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#8 of 152Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +17% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Monterosa Ski averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Monterosa Ski with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -15%, '23-24 +80%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 −13%'15-16 −15%'23-24 +80%

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

Monterosa Ski Webcams

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Monterosa Ski / Feratel

Monterosa Ski / Feratel

Monterosa Ski / Feratel

Monterosa Ski / Feratel

4 webcams • Click to expand

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 Monterosa Ski (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 21, 4:05 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
2 / -28.3cm12.6mm
Sat, Aug 22
3 / -5
Sun, Aug 23
6 / -6
Mon, Aug 24
7 / -41.5mm
Tue, Aug 25
6 / -17.8cm13.5mm
Wed, Aug 26
8 / -5
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)3.83.70.8000000000007.8000
Precip (mm)5.75.71.200000000.31.20013.5000
Temp (°C)111-32-1-160161162-172
Wind (km/h)343543332242232263
Gusts (km/h)302732362830282626202223504437222426

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3275m)

ECMWF
4.5cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0.1cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
0.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

21

❄️

1.9°

-2°

1.5cm

5 km/h

Sat

22

☁️

3.1°

-5.3°

5 km/h

Sun

23

☁️

6.1°

-6.4°

4 km/h

Mon

24

🌧️

6.8°

-4.4°

5 km/h

Tue

25

❄️

6.3°

-0.8°

3cm

4 km/h

Wed

26

☁️

7.5°

-4.8°

7 km/h

Thu

27

🌧️

5.1°

1°

10 km/h

Fri

28

🌧️

4.1°

-0.6°

9 km/h

Sat

29

☁️

1.7°

-4.6°

8 km/h

Sun

30

☁️

4.9°

-8°

5 km/h

Summit elevation (3275m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:05 PM UTC

1.5cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-100%

vs 5-Year Avg

374cm avg by now

-100%

vs 30-Year Avg

381cm avg by now

374cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (374 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (381 cm).

Monterosa Ski Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 475cm with an average of 128 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
November83.5cm16 days37cm71cm22.3cm
December59.8cm16 days80cm105cm17.2cm
January54.2cm15 days105cm125cm13.9cm
February47cm14 days123cm142cm13.2cm
March65.6cm17 days136cm157cm17.9cm
April70.5cm17 days126cm157cm21.1cm
May49.8cm14 days75cm123cm14.5cm

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 Nov 29, 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 Monterosa Ski, ERA5 season snowfall median was 443 cm (174 in), about 2% below 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

443 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% below median

All-season median

452 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10443 cm364 cm – 566 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12399 cm353 cm – 478 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8493 cm463 cm – 568 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 Monterosa Ski

Where is Monterosa Ski?
Monterosa Ski is a ski resort in Italy.
How high is Monterosa Ski?
Monterosa Ski runs from a base elevation of 1,212 m (3,976 ft) to a summit of 3,275 m (10,745 ft), giving a vertical drop of 629 m (2,064 ft).
How big is Monterosa Ski?
Monterosa Ski has 4,448 acres (1,800 hectares) of skiable terrain, 66 marked runs and 37 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Monterosa Ski?
Monterosa Ski 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.
How much snow does Monterosa Ski get in a typical season?
Monterosa Ski averages 268 inches / 681 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Monterosa Ski in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #8 of 152 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Monterosa Ski averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Monterosa Ski with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -15%, '23-24 +80%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.