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Vitosha Snow Forecast - 16th May 2026

Vitosha Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 May 2026 20:40 AEST

Snow Forecast for Vitosha

Snow and Weather from 16 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Vitosha Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Vitosha?

Vitosha Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,970m)
Next Snow Expected17 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days1cm

Forecast for today in Vitosha

Max 13℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
16

Snow unlikely

ClearShwrsShwrsLt Drizzle

Clear sky, rain showers, light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Vitosha are in Sofia (Europe/Sofia) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Vitosha from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
Tue
19
Wed
20
Thu
21
Fri
22
WindNW F2
2,290m
8℃
Clear
1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Lt Drizzle
6℃
Shwrs
NW F2
1,970m
10℃
Clear
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Lt Drizzle
8℃
Shwrs
NW F2
1,650m
13℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
12℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
12℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Lt Drizzle
10℃
Shwrs
Snow Line

2,019m

varying 2,004m
to 1,650m

1,835m

Max Town13℃5℃12℃12℃12℃11℃10℃
Min Town4℃1℃1℃3℃4℃3℃5℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Snow Reliability

Vitosha typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 100 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall updates, check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vitosha

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vitosha, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vitosha, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Vitosha is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Vitosha will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Vitosha for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.