Palandöken
Turkey · Middle East · 3176 m
Current conditions
OvercastToday's forecast
Hour by hourNext 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Waterproof outer layers essential. Rain in the forecast.
- Spring conditions. Lighter layers, sun cream and sunglasses.
Conditions by elevation
Freezing level: 3,222 mVisibility
Overcast, flat light
Quality tags
Air quality
Pollutant breakdown
European AQI via Open-Meteo. Updated 11:50
Crowd report
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Score breakdown
Resort terrain
This week is looking below average for late April.
How good is skiing this week compared to what Palandöken normally delivers in late April?
What's driving it
- Only 56 cm base depth — coverage will be thin
- 18 cm of fresh snow in the last 7 days
- Rain forecast Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Plenty of snow to play with on and off the groomers. Nothing too specialised needed.
This season so far
2 days logged since the start of the season.
About Palandöken
Eastern Anatolian resort near Erzurum with deep cold snow and steep terrain.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
A score comparing how good skiing is likely to be this week at Palandöken versus what Palandöken normally delivers in late April, based on the last 5 years of weather data.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo, a free open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus an archive going back decades. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does a high score mean the skiing is good right now?
It means the weather data suggests good conditions. Local factors like lift closures, off-piste avalanche risk and grooming still matter. Check resort webcams and the local piste report before committing.
When is the best time to ski Palandöken?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.