📷 Bansko
Europe
Bansko
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 10:02 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
5
2026–27 season
Overview
Bansko is a ski resort in Europe, Bulgaria, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 7, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 10:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Bansko is a prominent ski resort located in southwestern Bulgaria at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, offering over 70 kilometers of marked ski runs suitable for all levels. The resort features modern lift infrastructure, a lively après-ski scene, and a blend of traditional town charm with contemporary amenities. Signature experiences include extensive snowmaking, a long ski season, and access to cultural attractions in the historic town of Bansko. The resort stands out for its combination of affordable skiing, scenic alpine landscapes, and vibrant local culture.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bansko
Lifts
18
Skiable area
75 ac
Longest run
16 km / 9.94 mi
Runs by difficulty(18 total)
Beginner
11
59% of terrain
Intermediate
6
33% of terrain
Advanced
1
8% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 66
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift6
Snowmaking covers about 90% 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
Happy End – A legendary après-ski bar at the base of the gondola, Happy End is renowned for its energetic live music, DJ parties, and spacious dance floor, making it the go-to spot for lively post-ski celebrations in Bansko.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Balkans region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 10:02 AM UTC
Base
990m
Temp
22°C
Wind
7.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
1775m
Temp
--°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2560m
Temp
11.8°C
Wind
7.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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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 Bansko (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 14, 10:02 AM
Today 13 / 3 | Wed, Jul 15 16 / 6 | Thu, Jul 16 15 / 83mm | Fri, Jul 17 15 / 81.8mm | Sat, Jul 18 18 / 70.3mm | Sun, Jul 19 17 / 94.9mm | |||||||||||||
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| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Temp (°C) | 7 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 16 | 28 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 25 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2560m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌤️
12.9°
2.7°
9 km/h
Wed
15
⛅
15.6°
6.1°
7 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
14.5°
8°
8 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
15.3°
7.8°
9 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
17.9°
7.2°
5 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
17°
8.9°
4 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
10.8°
7.4°
4 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
11.6°
6°
6 km/h
Wed
22
🌤️
11.8°
4.8°
7 km/h
Thu
23
🌤️
10.8°
3.5°
9 km/h
Summit elevation (2560m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 10:02 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 269cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 269cm full-season avg
269cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, snowfall has been significantly above the long-term 30-year average, with the 5-year average reaching 287.1 cm compared to the 30-year average of 190.1 cm. The most recent season recorded snowfall at 98% of the 5-year average, indicating a slight decrease from the recent high levels but still well above the long-term norm at 148% of the 30-year average. Notably, the 2020 and 2021 seasons saw exceptionally high snowfall, peaking at 371.8 cm and 353.8 cm respectively, before a gradual decline in the following years. This pattern suggests a period of elevated snowfall with some recent moderation, though levels remain historically high.
Bansko Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 231cm with an average of 68 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 17.8cm | 6 days | 2cm | 11cm | 10cm |
| December | 45cm | 12 days | 12cm | 27cm | 14.3cm |
| January | 50.5cm | 13 days | 27cm | 44cm | 16cm |
| February | 44.4cm | 13 days | 39cm | 55cm | 12.5cm |
| March | 43.6cm | 13 days | 34cm | 51cm | 13cm |
| April | 21.5cm | 8 days | 11cm | 28cm | 8.4cm |
| May | 2.1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 10cm | 3.2cm |
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 7, 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.
