Snowfall of 5 November 2026 in Val di Viù
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On 5 November 2026 snow reaches the mountains around Turin down to an altitude of 1,200 metres. The snowfall particularly affects upper Val di Viù, the southernmost of the Lanzo valleys, in the Metropolitan City of Turin.[1]
The snowfall
The weather disturbance affecting Piedmont produces the heaviest accumulations over the Ligurian, Maritime, Cottian and Graian Alps, with the mountains of the Cuneo area among the worst affected. During the night the snow line locally drops to around 1,000 metres, while at higher altitude fresh snow accumulations exceed 40 centimetres.[1]
Accumulations in Val di Viù
At 9am on Thursday 5 November 2026, 15 centimetres of snow on the ground are recorded at Lago della Rossa and 10 centimetres at Lago Dietro la Torre, both in upper Val di Viù. The situation is documented in a video posted on social media by meteorologist Andrea Vuolo, filmed by a local resident on the spot.[1]
Sources
- Quotidiano Piemontese — 5 November 2026