At the current (Winter) Olympics, it is cold enough for consistent snow and ice, but not brutally cold most days, with big differences between valley cities and mountain venues.

Quick Scoop: How cold is it?

For the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (February 6–22), typical daytime conditions are close to freezing, colder in the mountains and milder in the city.

  • Milan (indoor ice sports) :
    • Average daytime highs around 40°F (4°C).
* Nighttime lows around 30–32°F (−1 to 0°C).

* Feels chilly and damp, but not “arctic,” similar to a cold, gray late‑winter day in a big European city.
  • Mountain venues near Cortina d’Ampezzo (skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, etc.) :
    • Average February highs near 26°F (−3°C).
* Lows often well below freezing, especially overnight and at higher elevations.

* Recent systems have dropped 10–20 inches of snow in the higher terrain.
  • Trend and “how it feels” angle :
    • The region has warmed several degrees compared with the mid‑20th century, pushing average temperatures closer to 27°F (about −3°C), so you get more days hovering around the freezing mark than deep‑freeze extremes.
* Long‑range outlooks give roughly a 50–60% chance of _above‑average_ temperatures during the Games, which means more marginal snow days and heavier reliance on artificial snow, not T‑shirt weather.

So in simple terms: in the city you’re looking at “heavy‑coat weather around freezing,” and up on the slopes it’s “proper winter, below freezing most of the time,” with wind and snow making it feel even colder.

If you’re imagining spectators: think insulated boots, thermal base layers, a good parka, hat, and gloves in the mountains; in Milan itself, a solid winter coat, hat, and maybe a scarf are usually enough for walking between venues.

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