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Saariselkä Snow Forecast - 8th 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 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 07:32 PDT.

Saariselkä 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 Saariselkä.

Forecast for today in Saariselkä

Max 38°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

New Snow

Light SnowSnowCloudCloud

Light snow, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Saariselkä has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Saariselkä 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Saariselkä from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
WindS F2S F2SW F3S F3NW F2
1,444ft
35°F
Cloud
38°F
Mixed
44°F
Mixed
45°F
Mixed
48°F
Fair
46°F
Fair
36°F
Fair
SW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3NW F2
1,148ft
37°F
Cloud
40°F
Mixed
46°F
Mixed
48°F
Mixed
52°F
Fair
46°F
Snow
38°F
Light Snow
SW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3NW F2
853ft
38°F
Cloud
41°F
Mixed
47°F
Mixed
49°F
Mixed
53°F
Fair
47°F
Snow
39°F
Mixed
Snow Line

853ft

853ft

853ft

Max Town38°F41°F47°F49°F53°F47°F39°F
Min Town25°F24°F27°F31°F37°F35°F27°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 38°F
Min 25°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

New Snow

Light SnowSnowCloudCloud

Light snow, snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 41°F
Min 24°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairClear

Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Max 47°F
Min 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 49°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudFair

Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.

Max 53°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedClear

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 47°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

ClearFairLt DrizzleFair

Clear sky first, fair then light drizzle, fair later.

Max 39°F
Min 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedMixed

Clear spells, fair, 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 trail 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 07:32 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.

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.