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Saariselkä Snow Forecast - 15th May 2025

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Saariselkä Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Saariselkä

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This is the Snow Forecast for Saariselkä, Finland for 16 days from 15 May.

Updated 15 May 2025 14:33 UTC.

Saariselkä Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected20 May
Next Snow Amount 1cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 1cm 1in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saariselkä.

Forecast for today in Saariselkä

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Saariselkä has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Saariselkä from OpenMeteo
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
WindNE F2SW F2SW F3NE F4
440m 1,444ft
6℃ 42°F
Clear
7℃ 45°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Mixed
6℃ 42°F
Fair
7℃ 44°F
Mixed
1℃ 34°F
Snow
+1cm
-1℃ 30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
NE F2SW F2SW F3NE F4
350m 1,148ft
7℃ 44°F
Clear
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
6℃ 43°F
Mixed
8℃ 46°F
Fair
9℃ 48°F
Mixed
2℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃ 31°F
Cloud
NE F2SW F2SW F3NE F4
260m 853ft
7℃ 45°F
Clear
9℃ 47°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Mixed
8℃ 47°F
Fair
9℃ 49°F
Mixed
3℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
Snow Line

260m 853ft

260m 853ft

Max Town 7℃ 45°F 9℃ 47°F 7℃ 44°F 8℃ 47°F 9℃ 49°F 3℃ 36°F 0℃ 32°F
Min Town -2℃ 29°F -2℃ 28°F -1℃ 29°F -1℃ 29°F 1℃ 34°F -1℃ 30°F -2℃ 29°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Saariselkä Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 9℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
17

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -1℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
18

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
19

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudClear

Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 36°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
20

1cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleLight SnowLight Snow

Light drizzle early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ 29°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Saariselkä, Finland gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Saariselkä, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Saariselkä Snow Forecast updated at 14:33 UTC, next update expected 17:00 UTC.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saariselkä

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saariselkä, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saariselkä, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Saariselkä is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Saariselkä will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Saariselkä for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.