Stary Smokovec Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Stary Smokovec
This is the Snow Forecast for Stary Smokovec, Slovakia for 17 days from 17 November.
Updated 17 November 2025 23:32 NZDT.
Forecast times for Stary Smokovec are in Central European Time (Europe/Bratislava).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Stary Smokovec.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Stary Smokovec Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Stary Smokovec?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm |
Forecast for today in Stary Smokovec
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then rain, cloudy later.
Stary Smokovec has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Stary Smokovec Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F4 | W F2 | SW F2 | NE F2 | |||
| 1,500m | 6℃
 | -2℃
 +1cm
| -2℃
 | -1℃
 | -1℃
 +3cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 2℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,250m | 7℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
| 1℃
| 1℃
+3cm
| 2℃
+2cm
| 3℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | S F2 | ||||
| 1,000m | 9℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
| 1℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 3℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,199m | 1,000m | 1,000m | varying 1,119m | |||
| Max Town | 9℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -3℃ | -4℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Stary Smokovec Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light drizzle then rain, cloudy later.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,199m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,119m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Stary Smokovec, Slovakia gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Stary Smokovec, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Stary Smokovec Snow Forecast updated at 23:32 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Stary Smokovec
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakopane | 13cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Vysoké Tatry | 2cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Bialka Tatrzańska | 2cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Czarna Góra | 4cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Jezersko | 2cm | 11cm | |||||||
| L'ubovnianske Kúpele | - | 6cm | |||||||
| Svit | - | 5cm |
Snow Reliability
Snow reliability at Stary Smokovec is generally good, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Stary Smokovec
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Stary Smokovec, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Stary Smokovec, 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 Stary Smokovec 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 Stary Smokovec 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 Stary Smokovec 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.