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Kvitfjell Resort Guide
Projected to open Nov 15
Projected to open November 15, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Nov 15
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Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Kvitfjell is a renowned ski resort located in the Gudbrandsdalen valley of Norway, developed for the 1994 Lillehammer Winter Olympics. The resort features over 600 meters of vertical drop, a variety of slopes for all skill levels, and is especially known for its Olympic downhill run and well-groomed pistes. Kvitfjell offers modern amenities including ski-in/ski-out accommodations, multiple dining options, and a family-friendly atmosphere, while its extensive snowmaking and long season ensure reliable conditions. The resort stands out for its combination of world-class racing heritage and scenic Norwegian mountain landscapes.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Kvitfjell
Lifts
14
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 63
- High-speed quad1
- Surface lift6
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
15cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+46%
vs 5-Year Avg
10cm avg by now
-27%
vs 30-Year Avg
20cm avg by now
10cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 14.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~14.6 cm. That's 46% above the 5-year average (10 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 27% below the 30-year average (20 cm).
Kvitfjell Season Snowfall
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Kvitfjell Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 227cm with an average of 122 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% below this average (193cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 36cm | 18 days | 24cm | 39cm | 8cm |
| December | 34cm | 19 days | 50cm | 64cm | 8cm |
| January | 37cm | 19 days | 72cm | 85cm | 7cm |
| February | 27cm | 16 days | 84cm | 93cm | 6cm |
| March | 27cm | 16 days | 85cm | 94cm | 7cm |
| April | 25cm | 13 days | 72cm | 88cm | 7cm |
| May | 14cm | 8 days | 30cm | 62cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Kvitfjell
- Where is Kvitfjell?
- Kvitfjell is a ski resort in Norway.
- How high is Kvitfjell?
- Kvitfjell runs from a base elevation of 185 m (607 ft) to a summit of 1,039 m (3,409 ft), giving a vertical drop of 854 m (2,802 ft).
- How big is Kvitfjell?
- Kvitfjell has 36 marked runs and 14 lifts.
- When is ski season at Kvitfjell?
- Kvitfjell typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Kvitfjell get in a typical season?
- Kvitfjell averages 96 inches / 244 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
