📷 Afriski
Africa
Afriski
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Last Snowfall
--
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by AfriskiPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0.1cm
14-Day Forecast
2.3cm
Snow Depth
6cm
Powder Days
3
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Overview
Afriski is a ski resort in Africa, Lesotho. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 12/100 (Limited), snow base 6 cm (2.4 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~2 cm (0.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-19 22:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Afriski
Lifts
2
Skiable area
1 ac
Longest run
1 km / 0.62 mi
Runs by difficulty(2 total)
Beginner
1
67% of terrain
Intermediate
1
33% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner67%
- Intermediate33%
Lift fleet
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Sky Restaurant & Bar – Known as the highest restaurant and bar in Africa, Sky Restaurant & Bar at Afriski offers a vibrant après-ski scene with panoramic mountain views, hearty food, and a lively atmosphere that draws skiers and snowboarders for drinks and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Limited conditions.
As the ski season begins, Afriski has recorded a season total of 30cm of snow so far. The recent weather has been clear with no new snowfall in the past week, but a light snow forecast suggests some accumulation in the coming days. Conditions are typical for early season with a limited base.
AI-generated summaryDepth
6cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
There has been no new snow in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook indicates a potential for light snow accumulation, with estimates ranging from 1cm to 11cm.
Historic
Currently, the season-to-date total is tracking above the 5-year average for this point in the season, which is 21cm.
Data updated Sun, Jul 19, 10:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Southern Africa region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Jul 19, 10:01 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 6cm · Mid 6cm
- Open-MeteoBase 1cm · Summit 1cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
3146m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2917m
Temp
1.5°C
Wind
20.5km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
Resort reported
Resort 6cm · Model 1cm
14-Day Forecast
3.6cm
Mid-Mountain
3070m
Temp
--°C
Wind
23km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
2.3cm
Summit
3222m
Temp
-0.5°C
Wind
20.5km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
5.8cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Afriski (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 19, 10:01 PM
Mon, Jul 20 7 / -2 | Tue, Jul 21 7 / -2 | Wed, Jul 22 6 / -2 | Thu, Jul 23 1 / -41.9cm2.7mm | Fri, Jul 24 6 / -4 | Sat, Jul 25 8 / -2 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 1 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 7 | -1 |
| Wind (km/h) | 18 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 53 | 30 | 45 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 34 | 21 | 42 | 51 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3222m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
20
☁️
6.7°
-1.8°
25 km/h
Tue
21
☁️
7.2°
-1.7°
12 km/h
Wed
22
☁️
6.1°
-1.9°
14 km/h
Thu
23
❄️
1°
-4.1°
1.8cm
25 km/h
Fri
24
🌤️
5.6°
-3.9°
13 km/h
Sat
25
☀️
8.3°
-2.2°
8 km/h
Sun
26
☀️
9.1°
-0.9°
7 km/h
Mon
27
☀️
9°
-1.5°
10 km/h
Tue
28
⛅
5.9°
-3.2°
30 km/h
Wed
29
❄️
-1.2°
-3.8°
13 km/h
Summit elevation (3222m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Jul 19, 10:01 PM UTC
29.8cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+42%
vs 5-Year Avg
21cm avg by now
+42%
vs 30-Year Avg
21cm avg by now
21cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, with the recent 5-year mean of 40.3 cm more than double the long-term average of 15.6 cm. The current season's snowfall is 134% of the 5-year average and 346% of the 30-year average, indicating a substantial increase. Notable variability is present, with snowfall ranging from a low of 26.3 cm in 2020 to a peak of 71.2 cm in 2021, suggesting increased fluctuations in annual totals. Overall, the data points to a marked upward trend in snowfall over the short term, punctuated by significant year-to-year variability.
Afriski Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 46cm with an average of 21 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 9.1cm | 4 days | 1cm | 7cm | 5.8cm |
| July | 8.5cm | 4 days | 1cm | 7cm | 4.1cm |
| August | 11.6cm | 5 days | 2cm | 10cm | 5.3cm |
| September | 10.1cm | 4 days | 1cm | 9cm | 6.2cm |
| October | 4.7cm | 3 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 6, 2026
Scheduled close: Aug 31, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
