Skellefteå Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Skellefteå
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This is the Snow Forecast for Skellefteå, Sweden for 16 days from 1 May.
Updated 30 April 2025 17:38 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 3 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Skellefteå.
Forecast for today in Skellefteå
Max 51°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Skellefteå has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Skellefteå Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | SW F2 | E F2 | |
| 2,625ft | 47°F
| 38°F
 | 37°F
 +1in
| 34°F
| 34°F
| 31°F
| 35°F
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | SW F2 | E F2 | ||
| 2,051ft | 49°F
| 40°F
| 39°F
+1in
| 36°F
| 36°F
| 33°F
| 37°F
|
| SW F2 | SW F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | SW F2 | E F2 | ||
| 1,476ft | 51°F
| 42°F
| 41°F
| 38°F
| 38°F
| 35°F
| 39°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,425ft | varying 2,260ft | 1,476ft | varying 1,932ft | varying 1,506ft | ||
| Max Town | 51°F | 42°F | 41°F | 38°F | 38°F | 35°F | 39°F |
| Min Town | 28°F | 34°F | 29°F | 25°F | 25°F | 25°F | 24°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.
Skellefteå 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 51°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 42°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
02
New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,425ft to 2,260ft, with rain below.
Max 41°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
03
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then clear sky, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,260ft to resort level.
Max 38°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 38°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
New Snow
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,932ft to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
New Snow
Snow showers, fair, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,506ft to resort level.
Max 39°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Skellefteå, 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 Skellefteå, 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.
Skellefteå Snow Forecast updated at 17:38 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Skellefteå
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Skellefteå, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Skellefteå, 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 Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå 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 Skellefteå 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.