Folgefonn is a ski resort in Norway.

How high is Folgefonn?

Folgefonn runs from a base elevation of 1,203 m (3,947 ft) to a summit of 1,450 m (4,757 ft), giving a vertical drop of 247 m (810 ft).

How big is Folgefonn?

Folgefonn has 4 acres (2 hectares) of skiable terrain, 7 marked runs and 1 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Folgefonn?

Folgefonn 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.

How much snow does Folgefonn get in a typical season?

Folgefonn averages 20 inches / 51 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Folgefonn

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Folgefonn

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Updated: Aug 21, 4:04 PM•Weather at base: 1203m

Overview

Folgefonn is a ski resort in Europe, Norway, currently closed for the season. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Folgefonna is a glacier ski resort located in the Hardanger region of western Norway, offering summer skiing and snowboarding on the Folgefonna glacier. The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, a terrain park, and panoramic views of fjords and mountains. Signature experiences include glacier hiking and guided tours, while key amenities include equipment rental, a café, and access to unique glacier landscapes. The resort stands out for its long ski season extending into summer and its dramatic natural surroundings.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Folgefonn

Lifts

Skiable area

4 ac

Longest run

1.1 km

Runs by difficulty(7 total)

Intermediate

67% of terrain

Advanced

33% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Lift fleet

Surface lift1

Resort Info

Summit1450m

Base1203m

Vertical247m

Lifts1

Runs7

Skiable Area4 acres

Average snowfall20 inches / 51 cm

CountryNorway

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Ski passes

No ski pass found

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

Top Après Ski

Folgefonna Summer Ski Café – This cozy café at the base of the glacier is the main après-ski spot, offering a relaxed atmosphere with panoramic views, homemade pastries, and local specialties, 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

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Folgefonn El Niño rank & forecast

Folgefonn ranks #84 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, −1% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier C — ENSO-proof: Strong El Niño winters looked like a normal year here — within about ±3% of this resort’s own 30-year snowfall average. Not a jackpot, not a bust: a hedge if you’re planning around El Niño.

#84 of 152Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: −1% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Folgefonn averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Folgefonn has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -32%, '15-16 -12%, '23-24 +40%.

'97-98 −32%'15-16 −12%'23-24 +40%

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 →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

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 Folgefonn (scandinavia), 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.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:04 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 5 / 26mm			Sat, Aug 22 7 / 27.2mm			Sun, Aug 23 7 / 3			Mon, Aug 24 9 / 2			Tue, Aug 25 12 / 3			Wed, Aug 26 12 / 3
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Snow (cm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip (mm)	0.9	3.3	1.8	0.9	3	3.3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Temp (°C)	3	4	3	3	6	3	4	6	4	4	8	4	6	11	6	6	12	7
Wind (km/h)	3	4	3	3	4	3	2	3	2	2	4	2	2	3	1	3	2	2
Gusts (km/h)	20	29	20	23	26	22	16	22	17	12	19	13	19	22	22	33	38	34

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Season vs Historic

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~748.4 cm. That's 19% below the 5-year average (924 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (751 cm).

Folgefonn Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 895cm with an average of 164 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
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	97.6cm	21 days	38cm	69cm	18.3cm
December	162.3cm	23 days	99cm	141cm	24.8cm
January	169.1cm	23 days	162cm	200cm	27cm
February	153cm	20 days	214cm	247cm	24.8cm
March	127.8cm	21 days	247cm	274cm	22.9cm
April	67.6cm	17 days	241cm	267cm	15.3cm
May	30.7cm	13 days	177cm	221cm	8cm

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

Season at a Glance

Next season(2025-26)

Opens May 15, 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 Folgefonn, ERA5 season snowfall median was 919 cm (362 in), about 4% 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

919 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% above median

All-season median

887 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	919 cm	652 cm – 1057 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	887 cm	730 cm – 1070 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	880 cm	744 cm – 994 cm	2025, 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

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

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Frequently asked questions about Folgefonn

Where is Folgefonn?: Folgefonn is a ski resort in Norway.
How high is Folgefonn?: Folgefonn runs from a base elevation of 1,203 m (3,947 ft) to a summit of 1,450 m (4,757 ft), giving a vertical drop of 247 m (810 ft).
How big is Folgefonn?: Folgefonn has 4 acres (2 hectares) of skiable terrain, 7 marked runs and 1 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Folgefonn?: Folgefonn 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.
How much snow does Folgefonn get in a typical season?: Folgefonn averages 20 inches / 51 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Folgefonn in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #84 of 152 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal −1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Folgefonn averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Folgefonn has held within a few percent of normal across every phase of the Pacific cycle, making it one of the safest bets of a record El Niño winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -32%, '15-16 -12%, '23-24 +40%.

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Folgefonn

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(7 total)

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Folgefonn El Niño rank & forecast

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

Season vs Historic

Folgefonn Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Folgefonn

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