Forca di Presta weather (high altitude)
Weather at Forca di Presta should be read as that of a mountain pass. Forca di Presta lies at an elevation of 1,536 meters, on the border between the province of Ascoli Piceno and that of Perugia, at the foot of Monte Vettore. From here starts the most popular trail to the summit of Vettore, which at 2,476 meters is the highest peak in the Sibillini. The pass can be reached by car from Norcia and Castelluccio on the Umbrian side, and from Arquata del Tronto and Montegallo on the Marche side.
At this elevation it is snow, ice and wind that decide whether the day is a good one, far more than in the villages below. Forca di Presta weather forecasts should therefore be checked together with road conditions and, in winter, with the Sibillini avalanche bulletin (bollettino valanghe).
Today in Forca di Presta weather (high altitude): cloudy, high 12 °C and low 7 °C, wind up to 18 km/h.
Updated: November 11, 2026 at 12:21 PM
The coming days
| Day | Sky | High / low | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 11 Nov | Cloudy | 12° / 7° | 0.0 mm | 18 km/h SW |
| Thursday 12 Nov | Light rain | 13° / 7° | 5.8 mm | 24 km/h SW |
| Friday 13 Nov | Heavy rain | 10° / 5° | 25.4 mm | 27 km/h SW |
| Saturday 14 Nov | Light rain | 6° / 3° | 5.6 mm | 7 km/h SW |
| Sunday 15 Nov | Rain | 9° / 4° | 5.4 mm | 9 km/h SW |
| Monday 16 Nov | Showers | 9° / 5° | 20.6 mm | 19 km/h SW |
| Tuesday 17 Nov | Partly cloudy | 10° / 4° | 1.2 mm | 17 km/h SW |
| Wednesday 18 Nov | Partly cloudy | 8° / 5° | 15.0 mm | 18 km/h SW |
| Thursday 19 Nov | Rain | 8° / 4° | 8.6 mm | 25 km/h SW |
| Friday 20 Nov | Partly cloudy | 7° / 3° | 1.0 mm | 27 km/h SW |
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 di Presta weather (high altitude): forecast for the coming days
The forecast for the coming days at Forca di Presta refers to the elevation of the pass, 1,536 meters. The summit of Monte Vettore is about 940 meters higher, and up there it is cool even in summer. At certain times the temperature at the top can be much lower.
At the pass the wind is almost always stronger than in the valley, and it is worth keeping this in mind when reading the forecast temperature. In winter it is best to check the forecast and the bulletin on the morning of departure. At this elevation, information that is only a few hours old may already be out of date.
For comparison with nearby places, see Castelluccio di Norcia weather, Forca Canapine weather (high altitude) and Arquata del Tronto weather.
Forca di Presta weather (high altitude): the climate month by month
Forca di Presta can be visited all year round, but each season brings different conditions. In winter there is heavy snowfall, and at times thick fog banks form at the pass. For climbing Vettore in winter conditions, the indicated period runs from December to April.
In late spring, stretches of hard snow can remain on the trails. On the descent toward Lago di Pilato the snow usually lasts until June. Summer and fall are the recommended seasons for the classic hike to Vettore. In summer the trail is always in the sun, so it is better to start in the cool morning hours.
Forca di Presta weather (high altitude): snow and conditions
The Forca di Presta road has no fixed winter closure. With snow and ice, however, it may stay closed for a few hours or for days, or be passable only with winter tires or snow chains on board. With heavy snow, the stretch from Castelluccio may be closed. In February 2023 strong wind piled snow onto the provincial road between Castelluccio and Forca di Presta, stranding about ten cars and a bus. When avalanches came down from Vettore, the stretch between the Pian Grande and Forca di Presta was also closed.
In winter the Valle del Lago (the lake valley) is exposed to avalanches. For this reason, mountaineers and ski mountaineers heading for Vettore start from Forca di Presta. With snow, the climb becomes an easy ascent but one to be made with ice axe and crampons. The Rifugio degli Alpini, a mountain hut near the pass, has been closed since the 2016 earthquakes. The Sentiero per tutti (the accessible trail) cannot be used when it is covered with snow.