Forca Canapine weather (high altitude)
Forca Canapine weather has to be read with elevation in mind: the pass lies at 1,541 meters, on the border between Umbria and Le Marche. The area is split between the municipality of Norcia, in the province of Perugia, and that of Arquata del Tronto, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, within the Sibillini National Park in the Sibillini Mountains and close to the triple border with Lazio. From the pass you can see, to the west, the Pian Grande di Castelluccio plain and, to the east, the face of Monte Vettore on the Arquata side.
The name comes from canapa (hemp), which was grown in the nearby fields in the past. Between 1970 and 1995 Forca Canapine was an important ski resort in central Italy. Today the lifts have been idle since the 2016 earthquake, and the pass remains a destination for hikes, snowshoeing and views.
Today in Forca Canapine weather (high altitude): cloudy, high 12 °C and low 7 °C, wind up to 19 km/h.
Updated: November 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The coming days
| Day | Sky | High / low | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 11 Nov | Cloudy | 12° / 7° | 0.0 mm | 19 km/h SW |
| Thursday 12 Nov | Light rain | 13° / 7° | 8.0 mm | 28 km/h SW |
| Friday 13 Nov | Heavy rain | 10° / 7° | 32.8 mm | 29 km/h SW |
| Saturday 14 Nov | Light rain | 7° / 4° | 5.3 mm | 8 km/h SW |
| Sunday 15 Nov | Rain | 9° / 5° | 8.0 mm | 11 km/h SW |
| Monday 16 Nov | Rain | 9° / 5° | 24.1 mm | 22 km/h SW |
| Tuesday 17 Nov | Partly cloudy | 10° / 5° | 1.9 mm | 18 km/h SW |
| Wednesday 18 Nov | Light showers | 9° / 5° | 18.4 mm | 21 km/h W |
| Thursday 19 Nov | Rain | 8° / 4° | 11.2 mm | 26 km/h SW |
| Friday 20 Nov | Light showers | 7° / 3° | 3.0 mm | 26 km/h W |
Forecast by MET Norway, updated automatically · license CC BY 4.0
Sunrise and sunset
- Sunrise
- 06:53
- Sunset
- 16:48
Calculated for this page's coordinates, Italian time.
The next 24 hours
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Forca Canapine weather (high altitude): forecast for the coming days
The Forca Canapine forecast applies to the pass, at an elevation of 1,541 m. Besides temperature and precipitation, it is worth checking the wind, which sometimes blows uncomfortably on the pass.
Forca Canapine can be reached only by private vehicle: from the Salaria road, take the Arquata del Tronto exit; from Umbria, drive up from Norcia. The SP64 Nursina road, between the pass and Tufo, has been open again without restrictions since July 11, 2025, after repair work on earthquake damage. Before setting out in winter, check the forecast and road conditions, including for nearby passes such as Forca di Presta and for Castelluccio di Norcia.
Forca Canapine weather (high altitude): the climate month by month
Winter at Forca Canapine brings snow, but less reliably than in the past. The end of the ski resort's golden age is linked to the decline of snow in the Apennines. Even before the earthquake, the Province of Perugia was reporting fewer and fewer days with snow cover.
In spring and fall the cold can be biting, while humidity generally stays low. Summer, especially July and August, is the best time for evenings outdoors: the pass is far from towns and draws stargazers. It is pleasant to visit from May to September-October. Between June and July, on the weekends of the wildflower bloom with regulated access, Forca Canapine is one of the high-altitude parking lots from which shuttles continue to the Piani di Castelluccio.
Forca Canapine weather (high altitude): snow and conditions
At Forca Canapine there is no lift-served skiing today: the ski area has been closed since the 2016 earthquake and the lifts are still idle. In October 2026 the Municipalities of Arquata del Tronto and Norcia, the Bim del Tronto and the Provinces of Ascoli Piceno and Perugia launched the creation of the "Forca Canapine 365" consortium. Among its goals is restoring the lifts, but the body is still being set up.
With snow, the pass becomes a starting point for snowshoeing. A dirt road leads to the Pantani di Accumoli, small lakes at 1,588 m: the route is easy, with no junctions, suitable for families too and passable all year round. Longer is the stretch of the Grande Anello dei Sibillini toward Forca di Presta, along the ridge: 8.2 km, about 2 hours, 144 m of elevation gain. Before a winter outing, read the avalanche bulletin.