Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Last Snowfall was on Tuesday 27th Feb. It made the next day a perfect day, but after that - due to the high temps - thaw was fast, which exposed many icy areas and lots of slush on the lower runs. On Thursday I just managed to board down the ski road, but it was almost impossible and no fun at all.

As for forecast websites? I wouldn't bother as they cannot accurately predict more than 1 or 2 days ahead. At the moment the six-day forecast for Bansko on snow-forecast.com is for no snow at all, but this often changes. It's the high temps that are the problem... Sadly, I really think this season is a write-off.

Honestly, Steer clear of the forecasts - all they do is put you on an emotional rollercoaster.

Weather-wise Feb and March are usually great - they certainly were last year, with loads of powder and off-piste. History says 1 out of every 4 years are bad. I'd expect it to be business as usual next year, with lots of snow. Sadly, the resort itself is getting more expensive, without the improvements to the infrastructure that you would expect from a resort that claims to be competing with other European resorts. That - rather than the weather issues - is what I personally think is going to let it down. From living out here, and understanding the culture a little more, it just seems that everyone's in it for a fast buck - rather than looking at the long-term big picture.