Madesimo Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Madesimo
This is the Snow and Weather for Madesimo from 16 February.
Updated 16 February 2026 18:46 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Madesimo.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Madesimo Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Madesimo?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 22cm 9in |
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Forecast for today in Madesimo
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
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4cm to 7cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,448m 4,751ft to resort level ( 1,340m 4,396ft ).
Forecast times for Madesimo are in Rome (Europe/Rome) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 16 February 2026 22:43 UTC
Powder Possible :- 17cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Madesimo over the next 3 days.
Splügen / Rheinwald ( 15km 9 miles from Madesimo) is reporting "Powder Snow".*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Madesimo Snow Report
Snow report from Splügen / Rheinwald ( 15km 9 miles from Madesimo)
| Upper Snow Depths | 45cm 18in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
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| Last Snow | 16 February |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +6cm +2in |
Ski area reported to be open, with 6 lifts running.
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| Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | NE F3 | NE F3 | ||||
| 2,880m 9,449ft | -8℃ 17°F
+7cm +3in
| -14℃ 7°F
+6cm +3in
| -10℃ 13°F
 | -9℃ 16°F
+8cm +3in
| -10℃ 14°F
+2cm +1in
| -6℃ 21°F
 +5cm +2in
| -7℃ 20°F
+2cm +1in
|
| NE F3 | NE F2 | ||||||
| 2,110m 6,923ft | -3℃ 26°F
+6cm +2in
| -7℃ 19°F
+3cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
| -3℃ 27°F
+8cm +3in
| -4℃ 24°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 31°F
+4cm +1in
| -1℃ 30°F
+1cm
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| 1,340m 4,396ft | 2℃ 36°F
+4cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
| 1℃ 33°F
| 3℃ 37°F
+5cm +2in
| 2℃ 35°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,448m 4,751ft | 1,340m 4,396ft | varying 1,509m 4,951ft | 1,340m 4,396ft | varying 1,740m 5,709ft | varying 1,663m 5,456ft | |
| Max Town | 2℃ 36°F | 0℃ 32°F | 1℃ 33°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 35°F | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 41°F |
| Min Town | -6℃ 21°F | -7℃ 19°F | -11℃ 11°F | -6℃ 22°F | -1℃ 29°F | -4℃ 25°F | 1℃ 35°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Madesimo
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenzerheide - Valbella | 35cm 14in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Parpan | 25cm 10in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Urmein / Oberheinzenberg | 25cm 10in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Bergün / Bravuogn | 19cm 7in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Splügen / Rheinwald | 19cm 7in | 37cm 15in | |||||||
| St. Moritz | 16cm 6in | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Avers / Cresta | 10cm 4in | 25cm 10in |
Snow Reliability
Madesimo boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of over 2 meters during peak season. To stay updated on the latest snow reports, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Madesimo
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Madesimo, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Madesimo, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Madesimo is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Madesimo will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Madesimo for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.