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Gudauri ski resort
Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Gudauri

Europe

Gudauri

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 01:03 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 29, 1:03 PM•Weather at base: 2200m

Overview

Gudauri is a ski resort in Europe, Georgia, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 13:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Gudauri is a ski resort located in the Greater Caucasus mountain range of Georgia, offering over 70 kilometers of ski runs and modern lift infrastructure. The resort is known for its high-altitude slopes, reliable snowfall, and open terrain suitable for both beginners and advanced skiers. Gudauri features a relaxed atmosphere, opportunities for freeride and heli-skiing, and amenities including ski schools, equipment rentals, and a variety of accommodation options. Its expansive views and accessible off-piste areas distinguish it as a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts in the region.

Resort Info

Summit3071m
Base2200m
Vertical871m
Lifts17
Runs57
Skiable Area7398 acres
Average snowfall98 inches / 250 cm
CountryGeorgia
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 27, 2026

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

Khreki Bar – A popular après-ski spot in Gudauri, Khreki Bar is known for its cozy atmosphere, live music, and a wide selection of drinks, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

3071mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Caucasus & Eastern Turkey region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 01:03 PM UTC

Base

2200m

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11.4°C

Wind

4.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Gudauri El Niño rank & forecast

Gudauri ranks #182 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, +2% 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.

#182 of 488Tier C — ENSO-proof

Strong-event signal: +2% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Gudauri averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Gudauri 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 -34%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%.

'97-98 −34%'15-16 −2%'23-24 +43%

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

Gudauri Webcams

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Mountain Trails Agency / Cafe Vitamin Gudauri, aggregated by gudauri.info

Mountain Trails Agency / Cafe Vitamin Gudauri, aggregated by gudauri.info

Mountain Trails Agency / Cafe Vitamin Gudauri, aggregated by gudauri.info

3 webcams • Click to expand

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 Gudauri (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, 1:03 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
8 / 211.9mm
Sun, Aug 30
7 / 26mm
Mon, Aug 31
5 / 37.7mm
Tue, Sep 1
6 / 218.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
8 / 08.1mm
Thu, Sep 3
9 / -10.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.47.72.80.21.34.52.22.82.78.44.45.80.13.14.900.10.8
Temp (°C)474573454353372282
Wind (km/h)563454343331362352
Gusts (km/h)142513152415162314101811122116132116

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

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30

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31

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5

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6

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7

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Summit elevation (3071m) • 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, 01:03 PM UTC

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Off-season · 271cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~341 cm. That's 10% above the 5-year average (310 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 26% above the 30-year average (271 cm).

Gudauri Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 347cm with an average of 123 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
November32.7cm12 days14cm27cm9.4cm
December37.8cm14 days36cm52cm11.3cm
January36.5cm14 days60cm76cm9.2cm
February38.5cm15 days78cm93cm9.8cm
March66.9cm21 days92cm110cm14.6cm
April66.1cm19 days85cm110cm15.3cm
May29.8cm13 days27cm67cm9cm

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 27, 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 Gudauri, ERA5 season snowfall median was 332 cm (131 in), about 1% 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

332 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% above median

All-season median

327 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10332 cm304 cm – 413 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12336 cm271 cm – 416 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8323 cm285 cm – 390 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Gudauri

Where is Gudauri?
Gudauri is a ski resort in Georgia.
How high is Gudauri?
Gudauri runs from a base elevation of 2,200 m (7,218 ft) to a summit of 3,071 m (10,075 ft), giving a vertical drop of 871 m (2,858 ft).
How big is Gudauri?
Gudauri has 7,398 acres (2,994 hectares) of skiable terrain, 57 marked runs and 17 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Gudauri?
Gudauri 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 Gudauri?
Gudauri 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 Gudauri get in a typical season?
Gudauri averages 98 inches / 250 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Gudauri in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #182 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Gudauri averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — effectively ENSO-proof. Gudauri 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 -34%, '15-16 -2%, '23-24 +43%.