Popova Šapka
North Macedonia · Eastern Europe · 2499 m
Current conditions
Partly cloudyToday's forecast
Hour by hourNext 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm base layers and a wind-proof shell. Temperatures around -9°C.
Conditions by elevation
Freezing level: 3,284 mVisibility
Partly cloudy
Quality tags
Air quality
Pollutant breakdown
European AQI via Open-Meteo. Updated 13:39
Crowd report
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Score breakdown
Resort terrain
This week is looking well below average for late April.
How good is skiing this week compared to what Popova Šapka normally delivers in late April?
What's driving it
- Base depth not reported for this location
- No fresh snow in the last 7 days
- Warm spell forecast — above 5°C on 4 days
Spring slush is for messing about. Slash sidehits, play in the trees, lap the park.
This season so far
2 days logged since the start of the season.
About Popova Šapka
Šar Mountains resort with high-altitude terrain and the Balkans' best off-piste potential.
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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 Popova Šapka versus what Popova Šapka 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 Popova Šapka?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.