📷 Sierra Nevada
Europe
Closed for the season
Season ended May 3, 2026
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for the season — closed May 3
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Powder Days
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2026–27 season
Sierra Nevada is a ski resort in Europe, Spain, currently closed for the season (Season ended May 3, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:07 UTC.
Sierra Nevada is a prominent ski resort located in the province of Granada, Spain, within the Sierra Nevada National Park. The resort features over 100 kilometers of skiable terrain across a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, complemented by modern lift systems and a vibrant après-ski scene. Its high-altitude setting ensures reliable snow conditions and panoramic views, while amenities include ski schools, equipment rentals, family-friendly facilities, and a lively village atmosphere. Sierra Nevada stands out for being the southernmost ski resort in Europe, offering the unique combination of winter sports and proximity to the historic city of Granada.
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Resort-reported stats for Sierra Nevada
Lifts
23
Skiable area
940.2 ac
Longest run
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Beginner
62
46% of terrain
Intermediate
63
47% of terrain
Advanced
9
7% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
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.
La Terraza de Tito Luigi – A vibrant après-ski hotspot located at the foot of the slopes, renowned for its lively atmosphere, outdoor terrace with mountain views, and regular live music and DJ sessions that draw both locals and visitors for post-ski celebrations.
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Spain & Iberia region
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC
Base
2100m
Temp
17.8°C
Wind
8.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2700m
Temp
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Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
3300m
Temp
10°C
Wind
8.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27
Sierra Nevada is under review in SnowSure's El Niño dataset — we will not publish a rank against a discontinuous historical series.
We track this resort's El Niño record but its long-term series needs a quality pass before we publish a signal. Check the regional outlook meanwhile.
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Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
The black line is not a simple average. For Sierra Nevada (pyrenees), 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).
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:07 PM
Today 11 / 1 | Sat, Aug 22 13 / 3 | Sun, Aug 23 13 / 3 | Mon, Aug 24 12 / 50.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 15 / 2 | Wed, Aug 26 15 / 5 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 3 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 8 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 46 | 22 | 33 | 51 | 36 | 49 | 56 | 44 | 29 | 45 | 39 | 47 | 55 | 51 |
Summit elevation (3300m)
Today
21
🌤️
11.2°
1°
11 km/h
Sat
22
☀️
13.3°
3.2°
15 km/h
Sun
23
☀️
13.4°
3.2°
17 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
12°
4.6°
14 km/h
Tue
25
☀️
14.7°
2°
13 km/h
Wed
26
☀️
14.8°
5.3°
14 km/h
Thu
27
⛅
13.4°
3.1°
10 km/h
Fri
28
☁️
15.4°
3.5°
11 km/h
Sat
29
☀️
17.1°
4.6°
9 km/h
Sun
30
☀️
18.1°
7.5°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (3300m) • ECMWF model
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 238cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 100cm full-season avg
238cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~321.3 cm. That's 35% above the 5-year average (238 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 221% above the 30-year average (100 cm).
Average annual snowfall is 127cm with an average of 40 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 | 10.7cm | 4 days | 0cm | 5cm | 6cm |
| December | 12.3cm | 6 days | 1cm | 6cm | 5.5cm |
| January | 22.7cm | 8 days | 4cm | 13cm | 8.2cm |
| February | 16.8cm | 7 days | 4cm | 12cm | 6.3cm |
| March | 37.8cm | 7 days | 2cm | 9cm | 8.5cm |
| April | 13.5cm | 5 days | 0cm | 4cm | 6.6cm |
| May | 7cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 9.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 23, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
In 10 past El Niño winters at Sierra Nevada, ERA5 season snowfall median was 33 cm (13 in), about 6% 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
33 cm
10 El Niño winters · 6% above median
All-season median
31 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 33 cm | 21 cm – 229 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 32 cm | 13 cm – 207 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 29 cm | 23 cm – 223 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.
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
