📷 Galdhopiggen
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Galdhopiggen
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Last Snowfall
Aug 21
todayPast 24 Hours
0.2cm
Past 48 Hours
0.2cm
Past 10 Days
1.1cm
14-Day Forecast
12.5cm
Snow Depth
2cm
Open-Meteo modelOverview
Galdhopiggen is a ski resort in Europe, Norway. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 8/100 (Limited), snow base 2 cm (0.8 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~13 cm (5.1 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Galdhøpiggen Summer Ski Center is located on Norway’s highest mountain, Galdhøpiggen, offering unique summer skiing on natural glacier snow. The resort features a long ski season from May to July, with slopes suitable for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and training for all levels. Its high-altitude glacier setting provides reliable snow conditions and panoramic views, making it a distinctive destination for summer snow sports enthusiasts. Key amenities include ski rentals, a café, and guided glacier hikes.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Galdhopiggen
Lifts
1
Skiable area
18.3 ac
Longest run
1.4 km / 0.87 mi
Runs by difficulty(25 total)
Beginner
25
100% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner100%
Lift fleet
- Surface lift1
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
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Limited conditions.
Current conditions at Galdhopiggen are quite limited, with a snow depth of just 2cm and no new snowfall in the past week. The 14-day forecast suggests an average of 13cm of new snow, providing a glimmer of hope for improved conditions ahead.
AI-generated summaryDepth
2cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
There has been no new snow in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook predicts between 12cm and 19cm of new snow, depending on the model.
Historic
So far this season, Galdhopiggen has received no snowfall, which is 0% of the 5-year average of 380cm for this time of year.
Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Scandinavia region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- GHCNBase 0cm
- Open-MeteoBase 2cm · Summit 2cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
2048m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1850m
Temp
1.3°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
2cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
6.2cm
Mid-Mountain
2025m
Temp
--°C
Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
2cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
12.5cm
Summit
2200m
Temp
-1°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
2cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
14.8cm
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 Galdhopiggen (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.
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 21, 3:04 PM
Today -1 / -212.2cm17.4mm | Sat, Aug 22 3 / -21.4cm2.7mm | Sun, Aug 23 5 / -2 | Mon, Aug 24 5 / -1 | Tue, Aug 25 8 / -2 | Wed, Aug 26 9 / 1 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 4.5 | 6.6 | 6.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 34 | 24 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2200m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
❄️
-0.9°
-2.4°
11.5cm
6 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
2.8°
-2.4°
9 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
4.8°
-2°
9 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
4.8°
-1.5°
5 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
7.8°
-2.2°
6 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
8.5°
1.2°
5 km/h
Thu
27
⛅
7.7°
-0.8°
11 km/h
Fri
28
☁️
6.6°
0°
5 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
3.8°
1.2°
5 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
3.5°
1.7°
5 km/h
Summit elevation (2200m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:04 PM UTC
0.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-100%
vs 5-Year Avg
380cm avg by now
-100%
vs 30-Year Avg
349cm avg by now
380cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (380 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (349 cm).
Galdhopiggen Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 507cm with an average of 187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 63.9cm | 21 days | 66cm | 90cm | 12.5cm |
| December | 68.9cm | 23 days | 102cm | 124cm | 12.6cm |
| January | 70.2cm | 23 days | 134cm | 155cm | 12cm |
| February | 55.5cm | 20 days | 153cm | 168cm | 10.5cm |
| March | 58.1cm | 22 days | 165cm | 179cm | 10.2cm |
| April | 43.2cm | 19 days | 165cm | 179cm | 8.1cm |
| May | 37.6cm | 18 days | 139cm | 167cm | 8.1cm |
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 8, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Galdhopiggen, ERA5 season snowfall median was 545 cm (215 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
545 cm
10 El Niño winters · 4% above median
All-season median
522 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 545 cm | 418 cm – 583 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 542 cm | 421 cm – 583 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 453 cm | 424 cm – 525 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
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Galdhopiggen
- Where is Galdhopiggen?
- Galdhopiggen is a ski resort in Norway.
- How high is Galdhopiggen?
- Galdhopiggen runs from a base elevation of 1,850 m (6,070 ft) to a summit of 2,200 m (7,218 ft), giving a vertical drop of 350 m (1,148 ft).
- How big is Galdhopiggen?
- Galdhopiggen has 45 acres (18 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 1 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Galdhopiggen?
- Galdhopiggen 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 Galdhopiggen?
- Galdhopiggen typically operates from May to November. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Galdhopiggen get in a typical season?
- Galdhopiggen averages 18 inches / 46 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
