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Alpensia ski resort

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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Alpensia

Asia

Alpensia

Closed for the season

Season ended March 1, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 1

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 29, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 775m

Overview

Alpensia is a ski resort in Asia, South Korea, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 1, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Alpensia Resort is located in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and features a modern ski area with six slopes suitable for beginners and intermediates, as well as a dedicated snowboard park. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere, a range of accommodations including hotels and condominiums, and amenities such as a water park, golf courses, and a convention center. Alpensia is notable for its role as a main venue during the 2018 Winter Olympics and provides convenient access to winter sports, scenic mountain views, and year-round recreational activities.

Resort Info

Summit970m
Base775m
Vertical195m
Lifts4
Runs6
Skiable Area6 acres
CountrySouth Korea
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 1, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

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

Owl's Nest Pub – A cozy and popular après-ski spot at Alpensia Resort, Owl's Nest Pub is known for its relaxed atmosphere, selection of international beers, and live music, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

South Korea region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 10:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

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775m

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20.1°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Alpensia El Niño rank & forecast

Alpensia ranks #10 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +28% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#10 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +28% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alpensia averaged +28% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Alpensia sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +24%, '15-16 -34%, '23-24 +95%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +24%'15-16 −34%'23-24 +95%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Alpensia Resort

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Alpensia (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 Aug 29, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 177.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
22 / 170.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
18 / 1680.4mm
Tue, Sep 1
23 / 1643.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
19 / 172.6mm
Thu, Sep 3
18 / 1714.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.13.92.20.50.1043.528.58.411.42.229.90.21.70.71.65.67.3
Temp (°C)202118182118171717182117181917181817
Wind (km/h)243332522243242473
Gusts (km/h)18261311131217138182118172015172518

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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30

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31

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16.4°

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15.9°

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16.9°

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Summit elevation (970m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 10:01 AM UTC

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~80.8 cm. That's 6% below the 5-year average (86 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 19% below the 30-year average (100 cm).

Alpensia Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 104cm with an average of 42 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November6.7cm3 days1cm6cm5cm
December14.4cm8 days5cm10cm5.6cm
January23.4cm10 days11cm18cm9.2cm
February24.6cm9 days14cm24cm9.5cm
March28.3cm9 days10cm24cm10.9cm
April6.4cm3 days1cm7cm5.3cm
May0.6cm0 days0cm—3.3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 4, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Alpensia, ERA5 season snowfall median was 126 cm (50 in), about 45% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

126 cm

10 El Niño winters · 45% above median

All-season median

87 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10126 cm72 cm – 163 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña1278 cm67 cm – 132 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8101 cm63 cm – 119 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Alpensia

Where is Alpensia?
Alpensia is a ski resort in South Korea.
How high is Alpensia?
Alpensia runs from a base elevation of 775 m (2,543 ft) to a summit of 970 m (3,182 ft), giving a vertical drop of 195 m (640 ft).
How big is Alpensia?
Alpensia has 6 acres (2 hectares) of skiable terrain, 6 marked runs and 4 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Alpensia?
Alpensia 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 Alpensia?
Alpensia typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How will El Niño affect Alpensia in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #10 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +28% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alpensia averaged +28% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Alpensia sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +24%, '15-16 -34%, '23-24 +95%. A pattern, not a promise.