Kiruna Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kiruna
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kiruna, Sweden for 16 days from 4 March.
Updated 04 March 2025 17:31 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kiruna.
Forecast for today in Kiruna
Max 0℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Kiruna has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kiruna Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
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| Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 598m | -2℃
| -5℃
 +2cm
| -5℃
 +1cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| -4℃
| -3℃
|
| W F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 520m | -1℃
| -4℃
+2cm
| -5℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| -4℃
| -2℃
 |
| W F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 442m | 0℃
| -4℃
+2cm
| -4℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| -3℃
| -2℃
|
| Snow Line | 442m | 442m | 442m | varying 529m | |||
| Max Town | 0℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | -3℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | -9℃ | -11℃ | -12℃ | -11℃ | -4℃ | -12℃ | -12℃ |
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.
Kiruna 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 0℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max -4℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
05
2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -4℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
06
1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -1℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
07
1cm New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
08
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Snow showers, light snow, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 529m to resort level.
Max -3℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max -2℃
Min -12℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Kiruna, Sweden 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 Kiruna, 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.
Kiruna Snow Forecast updated at 17:31 NZDT, next update expected 23:00 NZDT.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kiruna
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kiruna, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kiruna, 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 Kiruna 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 Kiruna 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 Kiruna 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.