Lofsdalen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lofsdalen
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This is the Snow Forecast for Lofsdalen, Sweden for 16 days from 4 March.
Updated 04 March 2025 19:36 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 4 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lofsdalen.
Forecast for today in Lofsdalen
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Snow showers early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,109m to resort level.
Lofsdalen has 11cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lofsdalen Snow Report
Snow report from Idre Fjäll (near Lofsdalen)
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| Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F2 | NW F3 | ||
| 1,125m | -1℃
+6cm
| 1℃
+6cm
| 3℃
 | 2℃
 | -1℃
| -4℃
 +2cm
| -7℃
|
| SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F2 | NW F2 | |||
| 879m | 1℃
+5cm
| 2℃
+3cm
| 5℃
| 3℃
 | 1℃
| -3℃
+3cm
| -5℃
|
| W F3 | SW F3 | W F4 | S F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 633m | 3℃
+4cm
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
| -1℃
+3cm
| -2℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,109m | varying 1,069m | 633m | ||||
| Max Town | 3℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ | -6℃ | -10℃ |
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.
Lofsdalen 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 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Snow showers early, then light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 1,109m to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
05
up to 6cm New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,069m to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
09
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -10℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Lofsdalen, 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 Lofsdalen, 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.
Lofsdalen Snow Forecast updated at 19:36 NZDT, next update expected 01:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Lofsdalen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idre Fjäll | 5cm | 11cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lofsdalen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lofsdalen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lofsdalen, 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 Lofsdalen 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 Lofsdalen 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 Lofsdalen 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.