Snow-sure?

Snow-sure ski resorts in Iceland

Of 3 ski resorts in Iceland, 0 had enough natural snow at mid-mountain in at least 25 of 30 Christmases (1984/85–2013/14), meaning 30 cm or more on at least 10 of the 14 holiday days; the median resort had 18 of 30. Most snow-sure: Hlíðarfjall (21 of 30). Source: Copernicus C3S.

Data: C3S UERRA reanalysis, winters 1984/85–2013/14; EURO-CORDEX scenarios to 2060 · calculated 3 November 2026 · Methodology and sources

ResortMid (m)Christmas, natural snowwith snowmakingSeason (days ≥ 30 cm)
Hlíðarfjall70021/3029/30150
Bláfjöll50018/3030/30130
Dalirnir tveir3005/3027/3062

Christmas, natural snow: Each box is one Christmas holiday (22 December to 4 January): the darker, the more days with at least 30 cm of natural snow. Outlined: at least 10 of the 14 days.

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