I am planning to visit Bansko for the first time on the weekend of 23rd November. I would like to know if there is the possibility to ski over this weekend.
If there is not then I may postpone or visit the national park instead.
Anna, in my experience this is very early, there has been snow in November in the past, but the lift system does not start running until of December and that date will be dependant on snow conditions.
The lifts will not be open definitely... the lift at Dobriniste may be running but very unlikely to be snow to ski on.
If we look at previous years the temps in November can plummet, not saying it can't be nice, but chilly maybe, especially if walking on the mountain... November will be quiet as well, most winter bars and restaurants will be setting up for their opening in the first week of December... Fingers crossed for a season like last, though we did not have appreciable snow till 23rd ...
The lifts will not be open definitely... the lift at Dobriniste may be running but very unlikely to be snow to ski on.
If we look at previous years the temps in November can plummet, not saying it can't be nice, but chilly maybe, especially if walking on the mountain... November will be quiet as well, most winter bars and restaurants will be setting up for their opening in the first week of December... Fingers crossed for a season like last, though we did not have appreciable snow till 23rd Decemeber, the lifts did open on the 1st, but only with 4 pistes complete via cannons...