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Sierra Nevada Resort Guide
Projected to open November 23, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 23
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Resort Guide
Sierra Nevada is a prominent ski resort located in the province of Granada, Spain, within the Sierra Nevada National Park. The resort features over 100 kilometers of skiable terrain across a variety of slopes suitable for all levels, complemented by modern lift systems and a vibrant après-ski scene. Its high-altitude setting ensures reliable snow conditions and panoramic views, while amenities include ski schools, equipment rentals, family-friendly facilities, and a lively village atmosphere. Sierra Nevada stands out for being the southernmost ski resort in Europe, offering the unique combination of winter sports and proximity to the historic city of Granada.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sierra Nevada
Lifts
23
Longest run
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
La Terraza de Tito Luigi – A vibrant après-ski hotspot located at the foot of the slopes, renowned for its lively atmosphere, outdoor terrace with mountain views, and regular live music and DJ sessions that draw both locals and visitors for post-ski celebrations.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:06 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
-95%
vs 5-Year Avg
6cm avg by now
-90%
vs 30-Year Avg
3cm avg by now
6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 0.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~0.3 cm. That's 95% below the 5-year average (6 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 90% below the 30-year average (3 cm).
Sierra Nevada Season Snowfall
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Sierra Nevada Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 126cm with an average of 21 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 159% above this average (327cm 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 | 11cm | 2 days | 0cm | 5cm | 6cm |
| December | 12cm | 2 days | 1cm | 6cm | 6cm |
| January | 23cm | 4 days | 4cm | 13cm | 8cm |
| February | 17cm | 4 days | 4cm | 12cm | 7cm |
| March | 38cm | 4 days | 2cm | 9cm | 9cm |
| April | 13cm | 2 days | 0cm | 4cm | 7cm |
| May | 7cm | 1 days | 0cm | 4cm | 9cm |
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
70 days scored, from 22 Feb
45
Best Day
7 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
1
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 1928 Feb
- 1826 Feb
- 1522 Feb
March 2026
- 457 Mar1cm
- 435 Mar2cm
- 436 Mar
April 2026
- 3312 Apr4cm
- 3213 Apr
- 2814 Apr1cm
May 2026
- 121 May
- 103 May
- 82 May
March scored highest for Sierra Nevada in 2025-26. Based on 70 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 23, 2026
Through May 3, 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 Sierra Nevada
- Where is Sierra Nevada?
- Sierra Nevada is a ski resort in Spain.
- How high is Sierra Nevada?
- Sierra Nevada runs from a base elevation of 2,100 m (6,890 ft) to a summit of 3,300 m (10,827 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,200 m (3,937 ft).
- How big is Sierra Nevada?
- Sierra Nevada has 143 marked runs and 23 lifts.
- When is ski season at Sierra Nevada?
- Sierra Nevada typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Sierra Nevada get in a typical season?
- Sierra Nevada averages 216 inches / 549 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
