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Ounasvaara Snow Forecast - 20th April 2025

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Ounasvaara Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Ounasvaara

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This is the Snow Forecast for Ounasvaara, Finland for 16 days from 20 April.

Updated 21 April 2025 04:30 NZST.

Ounasvaara Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Ounasvaara

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

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

Ounasvaara Snow Report

Ounasvaara Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Ounasvaara 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Ounasvaara from OpenMeteo
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
WindE F2NE F2NE F3SW F2NE F2NW F2NW F3
200m
9℃
Shwrs
5℃
Drizzle
4℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
E F2NE F2NE F3SW F2NE F2NW F2NW F3
130m
10℃
Shwrs
6℃
Drizzle
5℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
8℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
E F2NE F2NE F3NW F2
60m
10℃
Shwrs
6℃
Drizzle
5℃
Cloud
11℃
Mixed
8℃
Clear
7℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line
Max Town10℃6℃5℃11℃8℃7℃7℃
Min Town5℃4℃3℃4℃2℃1℃-2℃

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.

Ounasvaara 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 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsCloudCloud

Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

ClearLt DrizzleLt DrizzleFair

Clear sky, light drizzle, fair later.

Max 7℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

FairLt DrizzleClearClear

Fair, light drizzle, clear sky later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Ounasvaara, 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 Ounasvaara, 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.

Ounasvaara Snow Forecast updated at 04:30 NZST, next update expected 10:00 NZST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ounasvaara

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ounasvaara, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ounasvaara, 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 Ounasvaara 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 Ounasvaara 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 Ounasvaara 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.