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Kiruna Snow Forecast - 21st April 2025

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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 21 April.

Updated 20 April 2025 21:30 PDT.

Kiruna Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 April
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours1in
Next 7 Days2in
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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 33°F
Min 20°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20°F to daytime highs around 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Kiruna has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Kiruna Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kiruna from OpenMeteo
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
WindSW F3NW F3NW F2NW F3
1,962ft
31°F
Clear
31°F
Snow
+1in
32°F
Fair
30°F
Mixed
29°F
Light Snow
26°F
Mixed
28°F
Light Snow
SW F3NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,706ft
32°F
Clear
32°F
Snow
+1in
33°F
Fair
31°F
Mixed
31°F
Light Snow
27°F
Clear
29°F
Light Snow
SW F3NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,450ft
33°F
Clear
33°F
Snow
+1in
34°F
Fair
32°F
Mixed
32°F
Light Snow
28°F
Clear
30°F
Light Snow
Snow Line

1,450ft

1,450ft

1,450ft

1,450ft

1,450ft

Max Town33°F33°F34°F32°F32°F28°F30°F
Min Town20°F26°F16°F13°F11°F15°F14°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.

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 33°F
Min 20°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20°F to daytime highs around 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 33°F
Min 26°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 26°F to daytime highs around 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
22

1in New Snow

SnowSnowCloudCloud

Snow showers, heavy snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 34°F
Min 16°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16°F to daytime highs around 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

New Snow

SnowFairClearClear

Heavy snow showers, fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 32°F
Min 13°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 13°F and not getting above 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
24

New Snow

ClearMixedLight SnowClear

Clear sky first, clear spells then light snow, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 32°F
Min 11°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 11°F and not getting above 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

ClearSnowLight SnowClear

Clear sky first, snow showers then light snow, clear sky later.

Max 28°F
Min 15°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 15°F and not getting above 28°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 30°F
Min 14°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 14°F and not getting above 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
27

New Snow

FairLight SnowLight SnowMixed

Fair, light snow, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 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.

Kiruna Snow Forecast updated at 21:30 PDT, next update expected 03:00 PDT.

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.