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Ski resort in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Bansko
A Bulgarian resort in the Pirin mountains, where a gondola from the town climbs to ski slopes below Todorka peak.
Forecast updated , when it was 15:00 in Bansko (GMT+2).
Bansko snow forecast at 2,600 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Saturday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Bansko at the top lift (2,600 m / 8,500 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from −2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F), the freezing level near 2,300 m (7,500 ft) and gusts up to 42 km/h (26 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −1 °C (30 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,300 m (7,500 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 22 km/h (14 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Bansko hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 8pm | Rain | None |
| 9pm | Rain | None |
| 10pm | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+2).
Bansko 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Bansko this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain−2 to −1 °C (28 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | RainPoor ski day−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 2,550 m (8,400 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | RainPoor ski day−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | CloudyPoor ski day−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | CloudyPoor ski day0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | RainPoor ski day−2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) · gusts 82 km/h (51 mph) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Chance of snowBest day−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Bansko 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Bluebird−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Snow−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Fri 27 Nov | Some sun−11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
How much snow is there in Bansko on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Bansko snow forecast at 925 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Bansko in the village (925 m / 3,000 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F) and the freezing level near 2,350 m (7,700 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 7 °C (45 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,350 m (7,700 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 17 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Bansko hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 6pm | Rain | None |
| 7pm | Rain | None |
| 8pm | Rain | None |
| 9pm | Rain | None |
| 10pm | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+2).
Bansko 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain6 to 7 °C (43 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Some sun7 to 13 °C (45 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy10 to 14 °C (50 to 57 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Some sun9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Bansko 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird3 to 9 °C (37 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Rain1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Some sun1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Some sun1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Bansko in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Bansko?
- Province
- Blagoevgrad
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Mountains
- Pirin
- Village
- 925 m
- Top lift
- 2,600 m
- Vertical
- 1,675 m
- Lifts
- 15
- Season
- Early December to Mid-April
- Airports
- Sofia (SOF)
- Website
- www.banskoski.com
About Bansko
Bansko is a town at the foot of the Pirin mountains. A gondola, built in 2003, runs from the town to the Banderishka Polyana base area, and the ski area on Todorka has a lift-served summit of 2,600 m.
Bansko has hosted FIS Alpine Ski World Cup races, for women in 2009 and 2012 and for men in 2011 and 2012.
When does it snow in Bansko?
In Bansko, snow falls on about 10 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 7 days | 10 days | 7 days | <1 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days | 4 days | 8 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Bansko month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 22% | −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) | 20 |
| February | 7 | 13% | −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | 20 |
| March | 10 | 18% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) | 21 |
| April | 7 | 11% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 21 |
| May | <1 | 2% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) | 24 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F) | 26 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 11 to 20 °C (52 to 68 °F) | 29 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 11 to 20 °C (52 to 68 °F) | 30 |
| September | 0 | 0% | 7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) | 26 |
| October | 1 | 3% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | 24 |
| November | 4 | 10% | 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | 19 |
| December | 8 | 20% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | 20 |
Snow in Bansko in November
In November, Bansko gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bansko in December
In December, Bansko gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bansko in January
In January, Bansko gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 22% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bansko in February
In February, Bansko gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bansko in March
In March, Bansko gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Bansko in April
In April, Bansko gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Bansko?
Of the last ten winters in Bansko, 2021/22 was the snowiest, about 31% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 41% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 11 December 2021.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 59% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 128% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 81% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 106% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 124% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 131% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 100% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 77% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 81% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 114% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Bansko
Does Bansko have snow at Christmas?
Bansko had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 7 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 6 of those years.
Does Bansko have snow at New Year?
Bansko had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 5 of those years.
Does Bansko have snow in mid-February?
Bansko had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Bansko have snow at Easter?
Bansko had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 3 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Bansko?
It snows on about 48 days a year in Bansko at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 10 days.
What is the snowiest month in Bansko?
January is the snowiest month in Bansko, bringing about 22% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 10.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Bansko?
Of the last ten winters in Bansko, 2021/22 was the snowiest, about 31% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 41% below average.
How cold does Bansko get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Bansko at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −7 °C (19 °F) and highs of 0 °C (32 °F).
How many bluebird days does Bansko get in winter?
From December to March, Bansko averages about 20 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Bansko?
The village or lowest lift at Bansko is at 925 m (3,000 ft) and the top lift is at 2,600 m (8,500 ft), a vertical drop of 1,675 m (5,500 ft).
When does the ski season start in Bansko?
The lifts at Bansko usually open in early December and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Bansko
Sources: Banskoski lifts and ski slopes, Wikipedia (Bansko), Wikipedia (Todorka), Skiresort.info (Bansko)