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Ski resort in Gangwon, South Korea
Yongpyong
South Korea's largest ski resort, in Pyeongchang County, which hosted the technical alpine events at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Forecast updated , when it was 19:00 in Yongpyong (GMT+9).
Yongpyong snow forecast at 1,458 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Wednesday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Yongpyong at the top lift (1,458 m / 4,800 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from 0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) and the freezing level near 3,350 m (11,000 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,350 m (11,000 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 17 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Yongpyong hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 5am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain | None |
| 10am | Rain | None |
| 11am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain | None |
| 1pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
| 3pm | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain | None |
| 5pm | Rain | None |
| 6pm | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+9).
Yongpyong 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Yongpyong this week: Sunday. No fresh snow, some sun, light wind, mild enough for slush. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry1 °C (34 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | RainPoor ski day0 to 3 °C (32 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunBest day1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | RainPoor ski day0 to 2 °C (32 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | RainPoor ski day0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Chance of snowPoor ski day−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) · gusts 87 km/h (54 mph) · freezing level 1,150 m (3,800 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | BluebirdPoor ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · gusts 93 km/h (58 mph) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 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.
Yongpyong 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 | Bluebird−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−11 to −2 °C (12 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Bluebird−11 to 0 °C (12 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−9 to 2 °C (16 to 36 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Yongpyong 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.
Yongpyong snow forecast at 770 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Wednesday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Yongpyong in the village (770 m / 2,500 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from 5 to 8 °C (41 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 3,350 m (11,000 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,350 m (11,000 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 17 km/h (11 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Yongpyong hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 5am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain | None |
| 10am | Rain | None |
| 11am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain | None |
| 1pm | Rain | None |
| 2pm | Rain | None |
| 3pm | Rain | None |
| 4pm | Rain | None |
| 5pm | Rain | None |
| 6pm | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+9).
Yongpyong 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry5 to 6 °C (41 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Rain5 to 8 °C (41 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,750 m (9,000 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain5 to 6 °C (41 to 43 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Chance of snow−4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) · gusts 87 km/h (54 mph) · freezing level 1,150 m (3,800 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Bluebird−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) · gusts 93 km/h (58 mph) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 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.
Yongpyong 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 | Bluebird−6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Bluebird−6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−5 to 7 °C (23 to 45 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Yongpyong 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.
Where is Yongpyong?
- Province
- Gangwon
- Country
- South Korea
- Mountains
- Taebaek Mountains
- Village
- 770 m
- Top lift
- 1,458 m
- Vertical
- 688 m
- Season
- November to Early April
- Airports
- Incheon (ICN)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
About Yongpyong
Yongpyong, now branded Mona Yongpyong, is in Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang County, and is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Korea. A 3.7 km gondola rises to the Dragon Peak summit at 1,458 m.
It hosted the technical alpine skiing events at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, as well as the 1999 Asian Winter Games.
When does it snow in Yongpyong?
In Yongpyong, snow falls on about 5 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from December to March.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 days | 4 days | 5 days | 2 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 3 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Yongpyong 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 | 4 | 18% | −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F) |
| February | 4 | 23% | −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F) |
| March | 5 | 30% | −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) |
| April | 2 | 8% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) |
| May | <1 | 2% | 7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 12 to 20 °C (54 to 68 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 16 to 22 °C (61 to 72 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 16 to 22 °C (61 to 72 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 11 to 18 °C (52 to 64 °F) |
| October | <1 | 0% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| November | 2 | 7% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) |
| December | 3 | 13% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Yongpyong in December
In December, Yongpyong gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F).
Snow in Yongpyong in January
In January, Yongpyong gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −4 °C (10 to 25 °F).
Snow in Yongpyong in February
In February, Yongpyong gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 23% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −1 °C (14 to 30 °F).
Snow in Yongpyong in March
In March, Yongpyong gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 30% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Yongpyong?
Of the last ten winters in Yongpyong, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 88% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2022/23, about 53% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 28 February 2018.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 105% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 157% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 74% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 121% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 70% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 51% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 47% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 188% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 102% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 85% 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 Yongpyong
Does Yongpyong have snow at Christmas?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 4 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 7 of those years.
Does Yongpyong have snow at New Year?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 5 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 2 of those years.
Does Yongpyong have snow in mid-February?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 6 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 5 of those years.
Does Yongpyong have snow at Easter?
Yongpyong had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in none of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 1 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Yongpyong?
It snows on about 20 days a year in Yongpyong at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 5 days.
What is the snowiest month in Yongpyong?
March is the snowiest month in Yongpyong, bringing about 30% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Yongpyong?
Of the last ten winters in Yongpyong, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 88% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 53% below average.
How cold does Yongpyong get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Yongpyong at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −12 °C (10 °F) and highs of −4 °C (25 °F).
How high is Yongpyong?
The village or lowest lift at Yongpyong is at 770 m (2,500 ft) and the top lift is at 1,458 m (4,800 ft), a vertical drop of 688 m (2,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Yongpyong?
The lifts at Yongpyong usually open in november and close in early April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.