Natural snow · December
Cortina d'Ampezzo snow in December
December is hit and miss for natural snow at Cortina d'Ampezzo: mid-mountain was snow-sure in only 4 of the last 11 winters. Go high: the summit has been far surer than the village.
Questions
Is there snow in Cortina d’Ampezzo in December?
Sometimes. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 50% of December days over the last 11 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late December for snow at Cortina d’Ampezzo?
Late December has been surer: 55% against 45% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Cortina d’Ampezzo in December?
4 of the last 11. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of December days. Eleven winters show how much one season differs from the next, not a long-term trend.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.