Skip to main content
Arabba ski resort
Ikon PassView resortsDolomiti SuperskiBuy pass
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Arabba

Europe

Arabba

Closed for the season

Season ended April 19, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Feb 7

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

3.2cm

Snow Depth

--

🎿

Powder Days

5

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 12:00 PM•Weather at base: 1602m

Overview

Arabba is a ski resort in Europe, Italy, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 19, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~3 cm (1.2 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 12:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Arabba is a ski resort located in the Dolomites of northern Italy, offering direct access to the Sellaronda ski circuit and over 62 kilometers of slopes. The resort is known for its high-altitude skiing, reliable snow conditions, and panoramic mountain views. Arabba features a traditional alpine village atmosphere, modern lift systems, and amenities including ski schools, equipment rentals, and a variety of accommodations, making it a favored destination for both advanced skiers and families. Its strategic position allows seamless connections to neighboring ski areas within the Dolomiti Superski region.

Resort Info

Summit3269m
Base1602m
Vertical1667m
Lifts28
Runs40
Skiable Area1600 acres
Average snowfall157 inches / 398 cm
CountryItaly
Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →

Season dates

Season endedApril 19, 2026
Projected openingDecember 6, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

View resorts →

Dolomiti Superski

Buy pass →

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Miky's Bar – Renowned for its vibrant après-ski scene, Miky's Bar in Arabba offers a welcoming atmosphere with lively music, creative cocktails, and a popular spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

3269mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM

0cm
24h
3cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
—
Now29
—
S30
—
M31
—
T1
—
W2
—
T3
—
F4
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

The Alps region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 12:00 PM UTC

Base

1602m

Temp

19°C

Wind

7.7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

8.9cm

Mid-Mountain

2436m

Temp

13.6°C

Wind

7.7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

8.9cm

Summit

3269m

Temp

8.2°C

Wind

7.7km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

3.1cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Arabba El Niño rank & forecast

Arabba ranks #50 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +12% 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).

#50 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +12% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Arabba averaged +12% 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, Arabba sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -20%, '23-24 +75%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −20%'15-16 −20%'23-24 +75%

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

Arabba Webcams

All Webcams

Resort Webcam

Resort Webcam

Resort Webcam

Resort Webcam

Resort Webcam

Resort Webcam

6 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
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 Arabba (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, 12:00 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / 13.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
9 / -14.5mm
Mon, Aug 31
9 / 12.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
8 / 00.1cm3mm
Wed, Sep 2
7 / 00.9mm
Thu, Sep 3
10 / -1
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000.1000000
Precip (mm)0.30.92.70.33.30.900.91.20.31.51.20.30.60000
Temp (°C)383382492272372392
Wind (km/h)373262272382282272
Gusts (km/h)152923122411142815143019172729252826

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3269m)

ECMWF
0cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
16cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
3.2cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

29

🌧️

8.6°

0.8°

8 km/h

Sun

30

🌧️

9.2°

-0.8°

7 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

8.9°

0.5°

9 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

8°

-0.5°

9 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

7.3°

0°

9 km/h

Thu

3

🌤️

9.5°

-1.2°

8 km/h

Fri

4

☀️

11.7°

0.7°

8 km/h

Sat

5

☀️

12.8°

3°

11 km/h

Sun

6

🌧️

12.8°

3.5°

10 km/h

Mon

7

🌤️

12.1°

3.1°

10 km/h

Summit elevation (3269m) • 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, 12:00 PM UTC

0cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

—

vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 239cm full-season avg

—

vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 237cm full-season avg

239cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~145.8 cm. That's 39% below the 5-year average (239 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 38% below the 30-year average (237 cm).

Arabba Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 300cm with an average of 98 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
November52.9cm12 days22cm47cm16.2cm
December43.3cm13 days55cm73cm15cm
January32.2cm13 days74cm92cm11.5cm
February34.8cm13 days89cm105cm9.9cm
March41.3cm14 days96cm116cm11.7cm
April41.9cm13 days84cm113cm12.4cm
May22.2cm8 days30cm67cm8.2cm

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

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Arabba, ERA5 season snowfall median was 240 cm (94 in), about 11% below 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

240 cm

10 El Niño winters · 11% below median

All-season median

270 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10240 cm180 cm – 408 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12294 cm229 cm – 398 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8285 cm208 cm – 329 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.

Back to All Destinations

Frequently asked questions about Arabba

Where is Arabba?
Arabba is a ski resort in Italy.
How high is Arabba?
Arabba runs from a base elevation of 1,602 m (5,256 ft) to a summit of 3,269 m (10,725 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,667 m (5,469 ft).
How big is Arabba?
Arabba has 1,600 acres (647 hectares) of skiable terrain, 40 marked runs and 28 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Arabba?
Arabba is on the Ikon Pass and Dolomiti Superski. 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 Arabba?
Arabba typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Arabba get in a typical season?
Arabba averages 157 inches / 398 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Arabba in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #50 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Arabba averaged +12% 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, Arabba sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -20%, '15-16 -20%, '23-24 +75%. A pattern, not a promise.