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Ski resort in Gangwon, South Korea
Yongpyong
South Korea's largest ski resort, in Pyeongchang County, which hosted the technical alpine events at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Forecast updated , when it was 22:00 in Yongpyong (GMT+9).
Yongpyong snow forecast at 1,458 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
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 Yongpyong at the top lift (1,458 m / 4,800 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) and the freezing level near 4,100 m (13,500 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 9 °C (48 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,100 m (13,500 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 19 km/h (12 mph)
Yongpyong hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Yongpyong in the next 24 hours.
Yongpyong 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry9 °C (48 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,600 m (15,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry7 to 17 °C (45 to 63 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry7 to 18 °C (45 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
Yongpyong 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry9 to 15 °C (48 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry7 to 13 °C (45 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry3 to 13 °C (37 to 55 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Yongpyong 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.
Yongpyong snow forecast at 770 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 Yongpyong in the village (770 m / 2,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 13 to 18 °C (55 to 64 °F) and the freezing level near 4,100 m (13,500 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 14 °C (57 °F)
- Freezing level
- 4,100 m (13,500 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 19 km/h (12 mph)
Yongpyong hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Yongpyong in the next 24 hours.
Yongpyong 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry14 °C (57 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry12 to 18 °C (54 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) · freezing level 4,600 m (15,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry11 to 21 °C (52 to 70 °F) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry11 to 22 °C (52 to 72 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry11 to 22 °C (52 to 72 °F) · freezing level 4,200 m (13,800 ft) | No snow |
Yongpyong 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry14 to 19 °C (57 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry13 to 18 °C (55 to 64 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry12 to 19 °C (54 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry11 to 17 °C (52 to 63 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry8 to 19 °C (46 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry8 to 16 °C (46 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry7 to 17 °C (45 to 63 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Yongpyong 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.
Where is Yongpyong?
- Province
- Gangwon
- Country
- South Korea
- Mountains
- Taebaek Mountains
- Village
- 770 m
- Top lift
- 1,458 m
- Vertical
- 688 m
- Season
- November to Early April
- Airports
- Incheon (ICN)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
About Yongpyong
Yongpyong, now branded Mona Yongpyong, is in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang County, and is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Korea. A 3.7 km gondola rises to the Dragon Peak summit at 1,458 m.
It hosted the technical alpine skiing events at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the 1999 Asian Winter Games.
When does it snow in Yongpyong?
In Yongpyong, snow falls on about 5 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from December to March.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | 4 days | 5 days | 2 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 3 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Yongpyong month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 | 18% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| February | 4 | 23% | −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) |
| March | 5 | 30% | −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) |
| April | 2 | 8% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) |
| May | <1 | 2% | 7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 12 to 20 °C (54 to 68 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 16 to 22 °C (61 to 72 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 16 to 22 °C (61 to 72 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 11 to 18 °C (52 to 64 °F) |
| October | <1 | 0% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| November | 2 | 7% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) |
| December | 3 | 13% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Yongpyong in December
In December, Yongpyong gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F).
Snow in Yongpyong in January
In January, Yongpyong gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Yongpyong in February
In February, Yongpyong gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 23% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F).
Snow in Yongpyong in March
In March, Yongpyong gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 30% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Yongpyong?
Of the last ten winters in Yongpyong, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 88% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2022/23, about 53% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 28 February 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 105% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 157% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 74% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 121% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 70% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 51% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 47% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 188% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 102% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 85% 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 Yongpyong
Does Yongpyong have snow at Christmas?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 4 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 7 of those years.
Does Yongpyong have snow at New Year?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 5 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 2 of those years.
Does Yongpyong have snow in mid-February?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 6 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 5 of those years.
Does Yongpyong have snow at Easter?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in none of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 1 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Yongpyong?
It snows on about 20 days a year in Yongpyong at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 5 days.
What is the snowiest month in Yongpyong?
March is the snowiest month in Yongpyong, bringing about 30% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Yongpyong?
Of the last ten winters in Yongpyong, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 88% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 53% below average.
How cold does Yongpyong get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Yongpyong at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How high is Yongpyong?
The village or lowest lift at Yongpyong is at 770 m (2,500 ft) and the top lift is at 1,458 m (4,800 ft), a vertical drop of 688 m (2,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Yongpyong?
The lifts at Yongpyong usually open in november and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.