Bláfjöll Ski Area Plans Opening After Limited Snowfall

2026-02-18 - 10:35

Bláfjöll ski area in southwest Iceland is preparing to open on Thursday following a winter marked by limited snowfall. According to an article from RÚV, colder weather and snow are forecast in the southwest in the coming days, improving conditions at the ski resort after an unusually mild season. What's the Story? Planned opening of Bláfjöll ski area on Thursday following limited snowfall this winter Beginner area at Bláfjöll opened three times; snow production affected by periods of warmth Hlíðarfjall near Akureyri reopened after record December temperature of 16.9°C and has reported around 2,000 visitors on Saturdays Ski resort Bláfjöll. Photo: Alina Maurer. Iceland Review. Mixed Winter Conditions Gunnar Kr. Björgvinsson, operations manager at Bláfjöll, said snow production has allowed only brief openings so far. “Naturally, there hasn’t been much snow this winter, but we’ve been able to produce a few times and twice we’ve gotten to the point where we can open, but then there’s been warmth or heatwaves.” The beginner area has opened three times this winter. Gunnar added: “It’s always good to get messages from heaven.” Lack of snow at Bláfjöll, as seen in January 2026. Photo: Skíðasvæðin - Bláfjöll & Skálafell. Facebook. Improved conditions up north In contrast, conditions have been more stable at Hlíðarfjall near Akureyri. Brynjar Helgi Ásgeirsson, director of the ski area, said attendance has remained strong despite fluctuations in weather. The resort closed on 20 December after record warmth in Akureyri, where 16.9°C was measured on Christmas Eve, the highest December temperature recorded since observations began. The area reopened after New Year’s Eve and has reported high visitor numbers. “There have only been about 2,000 people on the mountain every single Saturday, so you could say it’s just a packed mountain.” “We’ve just had really good weather, I just don’t remember it like this.”