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Zigana Resort Guide
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Best months to book: March, February, January · 30-yr snow record
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Last Snowfall
Nov 9
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
12cm
7-Day Forecast
1cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Zigana Kayak Merkezi is located in the Zigana Mountains of northeastern Turkey, offering a scenic alpine setting with ski slopes suitable for various skill levels. The resort features modern ski lifts, equipment rentals, and a ski school, catering to both beginners and experienced skiers. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, mountain accommodations, and regional cuisine, making it a notable destination for winter sports and nature enthusiasts in the region.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Zigana
Lifts
3
Longest run
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Zigana Gümüşkayak Yaylakent – This cozy mountain lodge is renowned for its warm atmosphere, traditional Turkish cuisine, and inviting fireplace, making it a popular après-ski spot for relaxing with local drinks and enjoying live music after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Nov 13, 04:01 PM UTC
20cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+54%
vs 5-Year Avg
13cm avg by now
+25%
vs 30-Year Avg
16cm avg by now
13cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 20 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~20 cm. That's 54% above the 5-year average (13 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 25% above the 30-year average (16 cm).
Zigana Season Snowfall
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Zigana Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 248cm with an average of 54 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 | 25cm | 5 days | 10cm | 24cm | 9cm |
| December | 38cm | 8 days | 31cm | 47cm | 10cm |
| January | 52cm | 11 days | 59cm | 82cm | 12cm |
| February | 45cm | 10 days | 82cm | 100cm | 11cm |
| March | 51cm | 11 days | 81cm | 101cm | 11cm |
| April | 23cm | 6 days | 37cm | 75cm | 7cm |
| May | 4cm | 1 days | 2cm | 13cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
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 Zigana
- Where is Zigana?
- Zigana is a ski resort in Turkey.
- How high is Zigana?
- Zigana runs from a base elevation of 2,000 m (6,562 ft) to a summit of 2,251 m (7,385 ft), giving a vertical drop of 251 m (823 ft).
- How big is Zigana?
- Zigana has 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Zigana?
- Zigana 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 Zigana get in a typical season?
- Zigana averages 59 inches / 150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
