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Ski resort in Andalusia, Spain
Sierra Nevada
Europe's southernmost ski resort and the highest in Spain, above the village of Pradollano near Granada.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Sierra Nevada (GMT+1).
Sierra Nevada snow forecast at 3,300 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 Sierra Nevada at the top lift (3,300 m / 10,800 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F), the freezing level near 2,950 m (9,700 ft) and gusts up to 48 km/h (30 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,950 m (9,700 ft)
- Wind
- 14 km/h (9 mph), gusts 47 km/h (29 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 38% cloud
Sierra Nevada hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Sierra Nevada in the next 24 hours.
Sierra Nevada 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Sierra Nevada this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, sunny, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sunPoor ski day−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyBest day−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sunPoor ski day−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | RainPoor ski day−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · gusts 58 km/h (36 mph) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | CloudyPoor ski day−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) · gusts 65 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | SunnyFair ski day−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) · gusts 56 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Sierra Nevada 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 20 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Rain−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Sierra Nevada 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. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Sierra Nevada snow forecast at 2,100 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 Sierra Nevada in the village (2,100 m / 6,900 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F), the freezing level near 2,900 m (9,500 ft) and gusts up to 40 km/h (25 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Saturday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 7 °C (45 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,900 m (9,500 ft)
- Wind
- 13 km/h (8 mph), gusts 39 km/h (24 mph)
- Sky now
- Mostly clear, 40% cloud
Sierra Nevada hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Sierra Nevada in the next 24 hours.
Sierra Nevada 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Some sun4 to 8 °C (39 to 46 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,000 m (9,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Some sun2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain5 to 9 °C (41 to 48 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 4,150 m (13,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Cloudy7 to 11 °C (45 to 52 °F) · gusts 62 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Sunny7 to 12 °C (45 to 54 °F) · gusts 56 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Sierra Nevada 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 20 Nov | Cloudy7 to 10 °C (45 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Rain3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Sierra Nevada 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. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Sierra Nevada?
- Autonomous community
- Andalusia
- Country
- Spain
- Mountains
- Sierra Nevada (Spain)
- Village
- 2,100 m
- Top lift
- 3,300 m
- Vertical
- 1,200 m
- Season
- Late November to Early May
- Website
- sierranevada.es
About Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada is in the province of Granada, about 32 km from the centre of Granada. Its base is the village of Pradollano at 2,100 m, and it is both the southernmost ski resort in Europe and the highest in Spain.
The resort hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 1996, the 2015 Winter Universiade and the 2017 FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships.
When does it snow in Sierra Nevada?
In Sierra Nevada, snow falls on about 12 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 6 days | 12 days | 7 days | 3 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 2 days | 5 days | 6 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Sierra Nevada 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 | 7 | 13% | −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) |
| February | 6 | 10% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) |
| March | 12 | 35% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) |
| April | 7 | 12% | −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) |
| May | 3 | 7% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) |
| June | <1 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 11 to 20 °C (52 to 68 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) |
| October | 2 | 4% | 3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) |
| November | 5 | 9% | −2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) |
| December | 6 | 10% | −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) |
Snow in Sierra Nevada in November
In November, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F).
Snow in Sierra Nevada in December
In December, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F).
Snow in Sierra Nevada in January
In January, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F).
Snow in Sierra Nevada in February
In February, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F).
Snow in Sierra Nevada in March
In March, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 35% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F).
Snow in Sierra Nevada in April
In April, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F).
Snow in Sierra Nevada in May
In May, Sierra Nevada gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Sierra Nevada?
Of the last ten winters in Sierra Nevada, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 71% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016/17, about 47% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 9 March 2024.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 53% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 171% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 87% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 90% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 92% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 121% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 53% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 98% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 109% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 125% 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 Sierra Nevada
Does Sierra Nevada have snow at Christmas?
Sierra Nevada had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 1 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 3 of those years.
Does Sierra Nevada have snow at New Year?
Sierra Nevada had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 2 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 6 of those years.
Does Sierra Nevada have snow in mid-February?
Sierra Nevada had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 1 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Sierra Nevada have snow at Easter?
Sierra Nevada had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 1 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Sierra Nevada?
It snows on about 47 days a year in Sierra Nevada at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 12 days.
What is the snowiest month in Sierra Nevada?
March is the snowiest month in Sierra Nevada, bringing about 35% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Sierra Nevada?
Of the last ten winters in Sierra Nevada, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 71% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016/17, about 47% below average.
How cold does Sierra Nevada get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Sierra Nevada at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −5 °C (23 °F) and highs of 1 °C (34 °F).
How high is Sierra Nevada?
The village or lowest lift at Sierra Nevada is at 2,100 m (6,900 ft) and the top lift is at 3,300 m (10,800 ft), a vertical drop of 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
When does the ski season start in Sierra Nevada?
The lifts at Sierra Nevada usually open in late November and close in early May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Sierra Nevada
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikipedia (Spanish)