📷 Afriski
Africa
Afriski
Fair · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 86 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, June · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed August 31
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 6
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by AfriskiPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
13cm
14-Day Forecast
25.2cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
6
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Bluebird Day predicted: Sat
Fair
2026 season average
Afriski is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 21.4 across 86 verified open days.
August
#1 to book
12cm avg · scored 30.1
July
#2 to book
9cm avg · scored 17.7
June
#3 to book
9cm avg · scored 14.9
Best weeks to book
- #18 Aug – 14 Augscored 37
- #21 Aug – 7 Augscored 30.7
- #315 Aug – 21 Augscored 28.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 2 Aug – 15 Aug. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:02 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended August 31, 2026
2 runs · 2 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
3222mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Afriski
Afriski is a mountain resort located in the Maluti Mountains of Lesotho, offering year-round alpine activities at an altitude of 3,222 meters. The resort features a ski and snowboard area with a main slope and beginner zone, accommodation options ranging from lodges to chalets, and amenities such as restaurants, a rental shop, and adventure activities. Afriski stands out as one of the few ski destinations in Southern Africa, providing a unique high-altitude experience in a scenic mountain setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Afriski
- Where is Afriski?
- Afriski is a ski resort in Lesotho.
- How high is Afriski?
- Afriski runs from a base elevation of 2,917 m (9,570 ft) to a summit of 3,222 m (10,571 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
- How big is Afriski?
- Afriski has 10 acres (4 hectares) of skiable terrain, 2 marked runs and 2 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Afriski?
- Afriski is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Afriski?
- Afriski typically operates from June to August. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How will El Niño affect Afriski in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity. We publish the station as under review rather than ranking a broken series.
