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Snow Conditions and Forecast for European and Central Asian Ski Resorts, March 18, 2026
Central Asian Ski Resort Overview
In Azerbaijan, Aghbulag, Shahdag, and Tufandag reported snow depths of 0-0cm, 65-55cm, and 70-40cm respectively. Georgia's Bakuriani, Gudauri, and Hatsvali recorded significant snow depths of 104-84cm, 157-96cm, and 74-52cm. Meanwhile, Erciyes-Kayseri and Palandöken in Turkey showed lower snow depths of 0-0cm each. Most resorts were rated 'Very Good' or 'Good', but Shahdag and Palandöken were rated 'Poor'.
Northern and Western European Ski Resort Overview
In Sweden, Åre and Sälen had snow depths of 116-64cm and 92-48cm, with conditions ranging from 'Very Good' to 'Poor'. Norway's Hafjell and Hemsedal reported 80-60cm and 93-75cm of snow, both in 'Very Good' condition. Finland's Levi, Ruka, and Ylläs maintained 'Very Good' and 'Excellent' conditions with snow depths of 76-60cm, 67-35cm, and 87-80cm respectively.
Spain's Baqueira-Beret and Sierra Nevada reported 230-190cm and 400-60cm of snow, rated 'Fair' and 'Very Poor'. France's Chamonix, Méribel, and Val d'Isère/Tignes had snow depths of 240-80cm, 275-210cm, and 212-112cm. Notably, Zermatt in Switzerland recorded 149-62cm of snow, with most resorts in the region showing 'Good' or 'Fair' conditions.
Eastern Europe and Alpine Ski Resort Overview
Bulgaria's Bansko and Borovets had snow depths of 190-10cm and 165-140cm, both in 'Good' condition. Bukovel in Ukraine and Kopaonik in Serbia maintained 'Good' conditions with 40-40cm and 40-20cm of snow respectively. Despite 30-30cm of snow, Jahorina in Bosnia and Herzegovina was rated 'Poor'. In Italy, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Gröden reported snow depths of 125-75cm and 90-60cm, with 'Good' and 'Very Good' conditions.
Switzerland's Davos-Klosters had 163-60cm of snow, while Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany reported 140-35cm, both in 'Good' condition. Austria's St. Anton, Ischgl, and Kitzbühel displayed 'Very Good' and 'Good' conditions, with snow depths of 280-110cm, 150-50cm, and 95-72cm respectively.
*Source: YouTube: Euronews (2026-03-18)*
