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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Riksgransen

Europe

Riksgransen

Off-season

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:06 PM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 21, 4:06 PM•Weather at base: 520m

Overview

Riksgransen is a ski resort in Europe, Sweden, currently closed for the season. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:06 UTC.

Resort Info

Summit909m
Base520m
Vertical389m
Lifts6
Runs30
Skiable Area257 acres
Average snowfall40 inches / 101 cm
CountrySweden
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Top Après Ski

Après Ski Bar Riksgränsen – Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and panoramic mountain views, this bar is a favorite among skiers for its lively après-ski parties, live music, and classic Scandinavian hospitality, making it the social hub of Riksgränsen after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Scandinavia region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:06 PM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • GHCNBase 9cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

520m

Temp

13.3°C

Wind

4.2km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Riksgransen El Niño rank & forecast

Riksgransen ranks #142 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −16% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#142 of 152Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −16% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Riksgransen averaged -16% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -4%, '15-16 -24%, '23-24 -20%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −4%'15-16 −25%'23-24 −20%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

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Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Riksgransen (scandinavia), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:06 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
11 / 70.6mm
Sat, Aug 22
8 / 71.8mm
Sun, Aug 23
8 / 30.9mm
Mon, Aug 24
6 / 35.1mm
Tue, Aug 25
6 / 543.8mm
Wed, Aug 26
6 / 416.2mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.300.30.60.30.90.90002.1312.919.511.462.18.1
Temp (°C)9118787785564666565
Wind (km/h)10665757104377101410367
Gusts (km/h)251915131913172412111919202826293127

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

21

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11.4°

6.7°

13 km/h

Sat

22

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8.4°

6.6°

8 km/h

Sun

23

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8.1°

2.9°

11 km/h

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24

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6.3°

2.9°

13 km/h

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25

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6.4°

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14 km/h

Wed

26

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6°

4.4°

12 km/h

Thu

27

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9.7°

2.7°

14 km/h

Fri

28

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12.7°

3.2°

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Sat

29

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12.2°

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16 km/h

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30

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12.4°

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Summit elevation (909m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:06 PM UTC

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Off-season · 473cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 422cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~354.8 cm. That's 25% below the 5-year average (473 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% below the 30-year average (422 cm).

Riksgransen Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 571cm with an average of 169 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November55.3cm20 days55cm73cm10.3cm
December75.7cm22 days90cm113cm13.7cm
January86.2cm21 days127cm153cm16.6cm
February74.1cm20 days159cm178cm13.9cm
March88.4cm22 days181cm201cm15cm
April60.3cm20 days194cm206cm9.8cm
May42.1cm15 days165cm192cm9.4cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2025-26)

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Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Riksgransen, ERA5 season snowfall median was 534 cm (210 in), about 2% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

534 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% below median

All-season median

544 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10534 cm472 cm – 573 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12512 cm437 cm – 642 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8597 cm511 cm – 698 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Riksgransen

Where is Riksgransen?
Riksgransen is a ski resort in Sweden.
How high is Riksgransen?
Riksgransen runs from a base elevation of 520 m (1,706 ft) to a summit of 909 m (2,982 ft), giving a vertical drop of 389 m (1,276 ft).
How big is Riksgransen?
Riksgransen has 635 acres (257 hectares) of skiable terrain, 30 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Riksgransen?
Riksgransen is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Riksgransen get in a typical season?
Riksgransen averages 40 inches / 101 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Riksgransen in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #142 of 152 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal −16% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Riksgransen averaged -16% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -4%, '15-16 -24%, '23-24 -20%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.