📷 Bansko
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Bansko
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Last Snowfall
Apr 11
1d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
3.6cm
Past 10 Days
26.3cm
14-Day Forecast
8.8cm
Snow Depth
150cm
Powder Days
12
this season
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.
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Resort Info
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.
Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.
Current conditions in Bansko are overcast with a chilly temperature of -5°C. You can expect a base depth of 84cm, which is decent for this time of year, though recent snowfall has been minimal with only 4cm in the past week. Keep an eye on the forecast, as the next 14 days could bring an average of 5-9cm of fresh snow.
AI-generated summaryDepth
72cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 10:46 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 10:46 PM UTC
Freezing Level
1970m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
990m
Temp
4.8°C
Wind
3.7km/h
Snow Depth
84cm
14-Day Forecast
4.2cm
Mid-Mountain
1775m
Temp
2.8°C
Wind
3.4km/h
Snow Depth
4cm
14-Day Forecast
0.6cm
Summit
2560m
Temp
-5.4°C
Wind
3.7km/h
Snow Depth
150cm
14-Day Forecast
4.6cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2560m)
10-Day Forecast
Mon
13
☁️
2.5°
-5.4°
Tue
14
☁️
3.7°
-5.8°
Wed
15
🌧️
3.2°
-4.6°
Thu
16
🌧️
3.4°
-5°
Fri
17
☀️
4°
-3.8°
Sat
18
🌧️
2.9°
-4.5°
0.1cm
Sun
19
🌧️
1.3°
-4.4°
0.1cm
Mon
20
🌧️
4.5°
-6°
Tue
21
❄️
4°
-3°
0.6cm
Wed
22
🌧️
3.9°
-3.9°
0.1cm
Summit elevation (2560m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 10:46 PM UTC
335.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+5%
vs 5-Year Avg
319.2cm avg by now
+60%
vs 30-Year Avg
210.4cm avg by now
319.2cm
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.