Buscat Snow Report
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Buscat
Buscat ski resort in Romania offers eight slopes for varying levels of skiers, with the best trails being the blue and red runs. The resort is less crowded than others in the region, making it ideal for those seeking a quieter experience. An interesting historical fact about Buscat is that it was once a popular destination for Romanian royalty in the early 20th century. For beginners, the resort recommends starting on the green run, which is wide and gentle. For apres ski, the popular recommendation is the Le Chalet bar, with a cozy atmosphere and a selection of local beers and mulled wine.
Terrain mix: The Buscat ski resort in Cluj is located in the Apuseni Mountains, which are part of the Carpathian Mountain range. The resort offers a variety of slopes with different aspects, ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Some of the prominent mountain aspects of the resort include:
1. South-facing slopes: These slopes receive plenty of sunlight throughout the day, making them ideal for skiing in the morning and early afternoon.
2. North-facing slopes: These slopes tend to hold onto snow longer, providing good conditions for skiing even in the afternoon.
3. East-facing slopes: These slopes receive the first rays of the sun in the morning, making them a great choice for early risers looking to catch some fresh tracks.
4. West-facing slopes: These slopes typically offer stunning views of the sunset and can provide excellent skiing conditions later in the day.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Buscat -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Buscat in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Buscat reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Buscat
Where does the snow data for Buscat come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Buscat?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Buscat?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Buscat.