Snow Conditions

Of course the million dollar question for any winter sportsmen and women coming to Zakopane is: "is it snowing?"

It's all very well coming all the way to the beautiful Tatras for a spot of skiing, but if there's no snow it's no go. Well the good news for you powder enthusiasts is that the snow conditions in Zakopane are usually reliably good. Snow normally falls as early as December, and in fact the skiing season runs from December all the way through until May. Meaning there's plenty of time for budding snowboarders to perfect their air to fakies...

There are also artificial snow makers to bolster Zakopane's snow conditions if Mother Nature isn't supplying the goods.

In the very near future Zakopane Life plan to bring you an up-to-date prognosis on the exact snow conditions on the slopes but for now please check our standard weather page to see if the white stuff is falling!



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"Am heading to zakopane next week and was wondering if there is any decent snow left?? Also, is there a terrain park there?"

Mike
Australia
Mar.04.2010
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"stefan that sounds very assuring thanks for the update, was v worried if we arrive with no snow... heading tomorrow for two weeks happy skiing!"

hazel
Ireland
Jan.30.2010
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4/5

"Current snow conditions: absolutely plentiful. We're in the midst of a proper Polish winter. Temps in the -20s so no need to worry about meagre snow!"

Stefan
Poland
Jan.27.2010
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5/5

"change your web site you have snow cond re 2007.Its now 2010 This is very important"

CAROL
Cyprus
Jan.20.2010
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"heading out to zakopane next week, how are the snow conditions/depth?"

Paddy
Ireland
Jan.01.2010
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3/5

"Having spent 40 hours in snow blizards driving here from the UK. I get here for Christmas and its 13c and no snow. What the hell is happening to the world. Not daunted by the lack of snow there are loads of bars to try out and the hospitality of the people of Zakopane is the best. Been coming here for youras a a little lack of snow is not going to stop me. Spent 5 weeks in africa just recently and only had 4 full days of sun so can't complain."

Andrew
United Kingdom
Dec.25.2009
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3/5

"Wheres the piste map?"

B
United Kingdom
Nov.02.2009
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"Thursday 19 March , can anyone tell me one the snow conditions are at the moment?"

barrie
United Kingdom
Mar.19.2009
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3/5

"Hi! I am currently living in Sweden for 6 months. I am interested in going skiing in Zakopane now, at some time in March 2009. What is the snow fall usually like at this time of year? It is good at the moment? And what is the forecast for the rest of March? What I am pretty much trying to find out is, does it look like a good snowfall season at the moment? And help will be appreciated very much! Thanks"

Jackson
Australia
Mar.03.2009
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4/5

"Thinking of going to Zakopane beginning April. People on trip adviser saying bad snow, keep away. Is there going to be suitable skiing for second time skiier,and mumwho skied 25 years ago, then just one week 4 years ago. blue/ green or easy red runs?"

Liz, Merseside
United Kingdom
Feb.08.2009
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"hi! i've been going to zakopane since i was 4. there's no better place"

super ski zakopane kid
United States
Feb.01.2009
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5/5

"Hi! How has the the snow situation usually been in december? I'm planning to go there for example a week before christmas."

Aki
Finland
Nov.08.2008
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3/5

"Hey. Just got back from a great time skiing in Zakopane. I found that looking at the webcam at http://www.szymoszkowa.pl/kamera-3.html gave a good idea of snow conditions. That piste is very low down, so if there is still snow there, you can bet there is more higher up the mountains!"

Bob
United States
Apr.07.2008
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3/5

"Hi. Well we are in zakopane right now and this afternoon it hasn;t stopped snowing... so possibly the snow conditions will get better."

maria karlsson
Malta
Mar.17.2008
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3/5

"I too want to know the snow conditions in Zako and have just spent ages trying to get some up-to-date infoon interent. I am coming skiiing with my daugthers in 10 days and at present it doesn't look good for us! Can any one tell me otherwise?"

Wendy
United Kingdom
Mar.15.2008
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2/5

"Hi, I am there at Zakopane at the moment. There are very bad snow conditions. Natural snow is there only at Kasprovy but on Polana Sym. was somehow fun too. Althou the trail condition was not good. Tomorrow will try some places outside the Zako, maybe better luck there. And then further to Slovakai."

sannu
Estonia
Mar.10.2008
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3/5

"Lumitiedot/Snow info zakopane http://www.ski.sk/lesser-poland-a2-121-0-0-en.htm"

Jari
Finland
Feb.22.2008
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3/5

"why do you not put snow conditions on website. From other comments below it is a very common question. I would not consider visiting without knowing conditions of snow. "

paul kelly
United Kingdom
Feb.17.2008
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3/5

" http://www.j2ski.com/snow_forecast/Poland/Zakopane_snow.html ithis site for the weather i have been looking too and this is the best i can find im in zakopane 23 feb till 1 march so hope there is snow."

ian
United Kingdom
Jan.24.2008
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3/5

"What is the snow situation in zakopane and in tatras at the moment. In the city and up in summit. "Snow all around" but how much, is the question? I have try to find some site that contains information about snow falls, but i haven't find any!?"

giizer
Finland
Jan.20.2008
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2/5

"Sitting at krakow airport, having just been to zakopane skiing, every level catered for. Snow all around. Not that many english speaking people about, which was refreshing, and damn cheap. Go for it"

moira hume
United Kingdom
Jan.19.2008
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3/5

"freinds of mine were there over christmas break, they couldn't ski if they wanted to for lack of snow. The temp is still above freezing currently so they can't make it"

mr moore
United States
Jan.18.2008
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3/5

"can anyone tell me if i come to zakopane feb 14 with my family will we be able to ski will there be snow?"

noel kelly
Ireland
Jan.18.2008
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3/5

"I am feeling Peter's frustration. I'm originally from the UK and now live in Krakow. I really want to hit the slopes but don't fancy driving up there to unknown snow conditions. We NEED to know snow depths, and there is no mention anywhere. How difficult can it be!!! Get your rulers out and start measuring! "

Hilary
Poland
Jan.18.2008
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3/5

"What are Zakopanes slopes like for a complete beginner? Are there gentle green slopes for those of nervous disposition? Are instructors English speaking?"

Tricia
United Kingdom
Jan.17.2008
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3/5

" Too right! we need to know snow conditions on the slopes! I've been looking all over Tatra Mountain web sites and can't find snow conditions anywhere, including in the well-resourced Zakopane. The axiom is, "if there is snow, they will come." Well, if we're not sure there's snow, we aint coming -- it's a long way from Tobago to go with no snow. ;-)"

Peter
Trinidad and Tobago
Jan.15.2008
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3/5

"..and i completely agree with Steve from the UK..can anyone make an exact report on the current snow conditions in Zako?.. would be very useful! "

Tania
Ukraine
Jan.14.2008
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3/5

"Which tourists come to Zakopane in genral?? i mean, where from mostly?"

Tania
Ukraine
Jan.05.2008
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2/5

"Are there snow im Zakopane now? And are the slopes open?"

Kokk
Norway
Jan.02.2008
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3/5

"please make an exact statement regarding snow levels at the top and bottom of mountain there are good transport links we need facts and we might come ?"

steve
United Kingdom
Jan.01.2008
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2/5

"Snowreport Kasprowie 4.4.2007 Today cloudy and rain on top, about 70 meter visibility. plenty of snow,and heavy slush conditions. Good spring skiing, with few skiers on the mountain. Tomorrows forecast is for mostly sunny, so we are hoping...."

Petter
Norway
Apr.04.2007
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3/5

"please place an up-to-date prognosis on the exact snow conditions not only slope, but also that of cross country course. "

yosh
Japan
Feb.09.2007
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3/5