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Yongpyong ski resort

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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Yongpyong

Asia

Yongpyong

Closed for the season

Season ended March 1, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 11:06 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 1

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 29, 11:06 AM•Weather at base: 700m

Overview

Yongpyong is a ski resort in Asia, South Korea, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 1, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 11:06 UTC.

Resort Guide

Yongpyong Resort is located in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and is one of the country’s largest and most established ski destinations. The resort features 28 slopes, 14 lifts, and a variety of accommodations, catering to both beginners and advanced skiers. Known for hosting international events including the 2018 Winter Olympics, Yongpyong offers a vibrant atmosphere, modern amenities, and scenic views of the Taebaek Mountains, making it a prominent hub for winter sports and recreation in the region.

Resort Info

Summit1458m
Base700m
Vertical758m
Lifts14
Runs28
Skiable Area1186.1 acres
Average snowfall98 inches / 250 cm
CountrySouth Korea
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 1, 2026
Projected openingNovember 21, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Dragon Peak – Perched at the top of the resort’s gondola, Dragon Peak is renowned for its panoramic mountain views, cozy alpine ambiance, and vibrant après-ski scene, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and snacks after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1458mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

South Korea region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 11:06 AM UTC

Base

700m

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20.1°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Yongpyong El Niño rank & forecast

Yongpyong ranks Under review SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +28% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

Under reviewTier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +28% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to alpensia, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

'97-98 +24%'15-16 −34%'23-24 +95%

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 →

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 Yongpyong (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, 11:06 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
20 / 147.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
19 / 140.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 1280.4mm
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 1343.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
16 / 132.6mm
Thu, Sep 3
15 / 1314.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)1.13.92.20.50.1043.528.58.411.42.229.90.21.70.71.65.67.3
Temp (°C)171815151815141414151814151614151514
Wind (km/h)243332522243242473
Gusts (km/h)18261311131217138182118172015172518

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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Today

29

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30

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18.6°

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Mon

31

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14.5°

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5

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Summit elevation (1458m) • 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, 11:06 AM UTC

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Off-season · 100cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~80.8 cm. That's 6% below the 5-year average (86 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 19% below the 30-year average (100 cm).

Yongpyong Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 104cm with an average of 42 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
November6.7cm3 days1cm5cm5cm
December14.4cm8 days4cm9cm5.6cm
January23.4cm10 days10cm17cm9.2cm
February24.6cm9 days13cm22cm9.5cm
March28.3cm9 days10cm22cm10.9cm
April6.4cm3 days1cm6cm5.3cm
May0.6cm0 days0cm2cm3.3cm

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 Nov 21, 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 Yongpyong, ERA5 season snowfall median was 126 cm (50 in), about 45% 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

126 cm

10 El Niño winters · 45% above median

All-season median

87 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10126 cm72 cm – 163 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña1278 cm67 cm – 132 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8101 cm63 cm – 119 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 Yongpyong

Where is Yongpyong?
Yongpyong is a ski resort in South Korea.
How high is Yongpyong?
Yongpyong runs from a base elevation of 700 m (2,297 ft) to a summit of 1,458 m (4,783 ft), giving a vertical drop of 758 m (2,487 ft).
How big is Yongpyong?
Yongpyong has 1,186 acres (480 hectares) of skiable terrain, 28 marked runs and 14 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Yongpyong?
Yongpyong is on the Ikon Pass. 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 Yongpyong?
Yongpyong typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Yongpyong get in a typical season?
Yongpyong 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 Yongpyong in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to alpensia, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.