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Oppdal Resort Guide
Projected to open November 21, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 21
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 26
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Resort Guide
Oppdal is a ski resort located in central Norway, offering a large and varied ski area with four interconnected mountains and over 35 kilometers of groomed slopes. The resort caters to all skill levels, featuring wide runs for beginners, challenging terrain for advanced skiers, and dedicated areas for children and families. Key amenities include modern lifts, ski rental services, and a vibrant village atmosphere with dining and accommodation options. Oppdal stands out for its expansive terrain, reliable snow conditions, and scenic mountain surroundings.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Oppdal
Lifts
13
Longest run
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad2
- Surface lift10
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Vognill Kro – A popular après-ski spot in Oppdal, Vognill Kro is known for its cozy atmosphere, live music events, and welcoming crowd, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
11cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-65%
vs 5-Year Avg
31cm avg by now
-58%
vs 30-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
31cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 10.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~10.9 cm. That's 65% below the 5-year average (31 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 58% below the 30-year average (26 cm).
Oppdal Season Snowfall
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Oppdal Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 306cm with an average of 80 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 10% above this average (337cm 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 | 37cm | 9 days | 31cm | 48cm | 8cm |
| December | 41cm | 11 days | 59cm | 77cm | 8cm |
| January | 45cm | 11 days | 86cm | 103cm | 9cm |
| February | 36cm | 10 days | 104cm | 116cm | 8cm |
| March | 43cm | 11 days | 116cm | 129cm | 9cm |
| April | 33cm | 10 days | 115cm | 130cm | 7cm |
| May | 23cm | 6 days | 72cm | 105cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
27 days scored, from 23 Mar
30
Best Day
6 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
March 2026
- 2927 Mar1cm
- 2825 Mar1cm
- 2528 Mar
April 2026
- 306 Apr6cm
- 233 Apr1cm
- 227 Apr2cm
March scored highest for Oppdal in 2025-26. Based on 27 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 21, 2026
Through Apr 19, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
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 Oppdal
- Where is Oppdal?
- Oppdal is a ski resort in Norway.
- How high is Oppdal?
- Oppdal runs from a base elevation of 585 m (1,919 ft) to a summit of 1,330 m (4,364 ft), giving a vertical drop of 745 m (2,444 ft).
- How big is Oppdal?
- Oppdal has 35 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- When is ski season at Oppdal?
- Oppdal 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 Oppdal get in a typical season?
- Oppdal averages 67 inches / 170 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
