Snow Conditions

The weather forecast in Zakopane and specially 1 week in advance are not very accurate, whatever the website providing those information.You may check weather 3 days forecast on accuweather.com, and pogodynka.pl , 8days-14 days on weatheronline.pl .Weather forecasts provided on that last website are giving low temperatures and snowfall.Anyway, wherever you will go fr sking, you will be able to ski and snowbaord in very good conditions as if there is bad snow conditions, they will make some snow by night.But for sure, in the main ski resort Kasprowy Wierch but elsewhere also, ski conditions will be very good.You may also check links on website rovided on previous posts for snow conditions and opened slopes. Hope it helps.Staff of Ogrodygorskie(3 residences of 26 very clean and comfy apartments in and around Zakopane)

Hey there,
we are arriving in zakopane on the 27th of january, but it seems like the weather forecast is bad? Temperatures above zero?
Since the forecast on your site is the one for krakow, can you give us an idea of what we can expect when we want to go snowboarding?

Hello, here is some links where to check the snowfall state on Zakopane Slopes http://www.narty.pl/snieg-info/polska.html?no_cache=1&tx_pbnartywarunkipolska_pi1%5Bpointer%5D=0&tx_pbnartywarunkipolska_pi1%5Bmode%5D=1&tx_pbnartywarunkipolska_pi1%5Bsort%5D=town%3A1 and also Bialka Tatrzanska(Kotelnica Bialczanska).You may have access also on ski passes/billet prices, ski/slopes maps and also weather forecast on ski slopes/area.Also webcamera on most of the slopes.Link:http://www.narty.pl/prognoza-pogody/polska/zakopane.html
Hope it helps/Staff of Ogrodygorskie(3 residences of very clean and comfy apartments in and around Zakopane)

Check our site for info on rental and lessons - we can definitely help you sort something out for the group!
http://www.zakopane-life.com/poland/zakopane-ski-lessons

hello we are coming to zacopane in febuary as a large group and would like some advise on the best areas and ski lessons for beginers and intermediate skiers

Hello, ski conditions are now very good with a lot of snowfall recently and most of the ski slopes in and around Zakopane are opened for skiing from early morning to late afternoon for most of slopes.Hope the answer helps.Staff of Ogrodygorskie residence(3 residences of 26 comfy, well furnihsed and clean apartments in and around Zakopane)

Hi,

I would like to come to zakopane on the 21st January and would like to know how are the ski conditions at the moment?

Many Thanks

Hello, there are few ways to come to Zakopane from Cracow:by bus : around 2 hours ,about 18 PLN/person/one way/by train :about 4 hours about 25 PLN/person/one way / by private shuttle bus: 2 hours, 350 PLN/one way /by car rental:about 100 PLN/day.Now the choice is yours.Hope the answer helps.Regards.Staff of Ogrodygorskie residence(3 residences of 26 comfy, well furnihsed and clean apartments in and around Zakopane)

Hi am thinking of coming to Zakopane at the end of the month with 5 friends wondering what is the best way to get there from Krakow and how long does it take

Hello, nobody knows or may predict/foresee exactly whta the ski conditions will be in February.But if you have not been in Zakopane yet and if there is no snow, you will be anyway charmed by the city, the local folklore, the beauty of the national park.And evening, you will be enjoying the highlander and polish ambience in restaurants, pubs, clubs.Anyway, evrybody wants the snow condition to be very good and to last until April.So, let's hope to have a nice white winter until April.Staff of Ogrodtgorskie Residence(very comfy apartments in and around Zakopane)

Hello! I am hoping to come to Zakopane in February 2012 - have you got any tips on what the ski conditions might be like at this time of year?

Thank you!

Unless huge snowfall forecast from early December in Zakopane and surroundings or very low temperature to make some artificial snow in some resorts , most ski resorts and slopes will be opened from the beginning of Christmas holidays(from the 21st December).Hope it helps.Staff of Ogrodygorskie Residence

Hi - we are planning to arrive in Poland in early December, but more specifically in Zakopane on the 15th. We will be staying in the town centre, booked in for 4 nights. I do have one question though - will the ski slopes be open? Many thanks from Wisconsin!

Hello Firsttimevisitor,ski season is almost over in Zakopane.Some slopes may still be opened when you will be coming to Zakopane as Szymoszkowa, Nosal and some slopes from Kasprowy Wierch.Ski conditions could be not very good.So, the best is to Check narty.pl with webcams and their own websites.If you have to pay a lot to bring by plane your ski equipment, and depending on the length of your stay, I would advise you to think to rent ski and boots equipment(it costs about 35 PLN/day)day by day, as there may be only few days for you to enjoy skiing in Zakopane.Staff of Ogrodygorskie apartments-Zakopane

Other sites are reporting ski season over. Is this true? We are arriving on the 10th April so should we leave our ski stuff at home??

Hello , the SPRING arrived in Zakopane.At the moment it is sunny often but warmer (+5-10 Celsius by day-0-5 by night).So,the snow on slopes are getting melted slowly.However you may have a chance to ski on few slopes with not very good ski conditions , otherwise you may do some trekking and sightseeing to discover the city with amenities, museums, aquaprk and spa center...You can check by yourself:
SKI SLOPES MAPS http://www.narty.l.pl/wyciagi_tatry.htm
WEBCAMS ON ZAKOPANE SLOPES http://www.narty.pl/kamery/polska/
WEATHER AND SNOW CONDITIONS ON SLOPES: http://www.narty.pl/prognoza-pogody/polska/zakopane/
The best time to come to Zakopane for skiing in good conditions is from January to end of February(middle of march sometimes, end of march rarely).Welcome Back to Zakopane anyway in a near future for skiing or trekking.

Can anyone tell me what the snow conditions are like at the moment? We are due there in two weeks and praying to ski!!

Hi, ski conditions are very good right now with beautiful blue sky for more than 2 weeks now, cold temperature but on the sun it is warm. Ski conditions are very good now as it is snowing from time to time by night.With -7celsius, so if it is not falling enough snow, they make some.But it is hard to say what slopes will be opened , what will be the ski conditions... in 1 month time from now.Only God knows.Staff of Ogrodygorskie (residence of nice and comfy apartments in Zakopane)

Can anyone tell me what the weather/ski condition are right now for the area? We are due to arrive on the 9th April - is anywhere going to be open? :-(

Here is an other link to all slopes located in Poland and in and around Zakopane: http://www.narty.l.pl/wyciagi_tatry.htm
Hope it helps.Happy to help at anytime.Ogrodygorskie residence of Zakopane

Although the sun is shining, the temperatur is around -4/5 which means what snow fell is still around. At Nosal the skiing is good!
Some report that fresh snow is due early this week.

where can i check the tracks of zakopane ?? and the prices to rent snowboard with boots

Depending on favorable snowfall, temperature, quality of snow on the slopes, most slopes will be opened from very early to late night as it is a holiday period/peak time and all ski professionals will do their best to maximise the quality of their slopes to welcome the maximum of tourists coming to ski.

We don't want to reserve any. The question is maybe some local stuff can comment here, if all slopes will be available?

Unless you pay a big sum of money, there will be no chance for you to reserve lifts and slopes only for you.

we've plans to ski in Zakopane on February 4-7. As I know, there are national children holidays in this time, and due to this, tracks can be overcrowded. Even some lifts can be reserved. Please comment if it is true.

There may be a chance that there will be some snow and still good ski conditions on some slopes.But all depends on the Zakopane Foehn ("Halny"), and a good weather forecast with some snowfalls and low temperature.

we are looking to ski at the beginning of April. Will the snow still be around?

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

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!

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!

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

heading out to zakopane next week, how are the snow conditions/depth?

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.

Wheres the piste map?

Thursday 19 March , can anyone tell me one the snow conditions are at the moment?

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

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?

hi! i've been going to zakopane since i was 4.
there's no better place

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

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!

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

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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!?

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

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

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

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!

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

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. ;-)

..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!

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

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

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 ?

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....

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