📷 Ruka
Europe
Ruka
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open October 4, 2026
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 06:06 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Ruka is a ski resort in Europe, Finland, currently closed for the season (Projected to open October 4, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 18:06 UTC.
Resort Guide
Ruka is a prominent ski resort located in Kuusamo, Finland, offering over 200 days of skiing annually with 39 slopes and 22 lifts. The resort features a vibrant village atmosphere, modern accommodation options, and a variety of winter activities including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Ruka is known for its reliable snow conditions, extensive family-friendly services, and well-developed infrastructure, making it a popular destination for both beginners and experienced skiers. Its unique northern location also provides opportunities to experience the Northern Lights during the winter season.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ruka
Lifts
22
Skiable area
1344.3 ac
Longest run
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Runs by difficulty(34 total)
Beginner
16
47% of terrain
Intermediate
12
36% of terrain
Advanced
6
17% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed quad5
- Double chair1
- Surface lift9
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Zone – This vibrant après-ski bar in Ruka is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and themed parties, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders looking to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Scandinavia region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 06:06 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- GHCNBase 2cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
291m
Temp
11.9°C
Wind
7.1km/h
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Mid-Mountain
392m
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Wind
8km/h
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Summit
492m
Temp
10.5°C
Wind
7.1km/h
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Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Ruka (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.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 6:06 PM
Today 15 / 95.2mm | Sat, Aug 22 16 / 80.9mm | Sun, Aug 23 14 / 81.5mm | Mon, Aug 24 11 / 80.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 15 / 7 | Wed, Aug 26 12 / 60.3mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 2.6 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 10 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 13 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 27 | 35 | 23 | 35 | 42 | 31 | 15 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (492m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
15°
9.1°
10 km/h
Sat
22
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16.4°
8.3°
8 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
14.4°
8°
16 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
10.9°
8.3°
20 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
14.6°
7.3°
15 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
11.9°
5.7°
16 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
8.7°
3.7°
12 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
11.4°
2.5°
6 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
11.6°
5.3°
8 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
12.4°
4.5°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (492m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 06:06 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 132cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 141cm full-season avg
132cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~97.7 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (132 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 31% below the 30-year average (141 cm).
Ruka Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 175cm with an average of 126 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 25.4cm | 18 days | 12cm | 21cm | 5.7cm |
| December | 29cm | 21 days | 28cm | 38cm | 5.2cm |
| January | 25.8cm | 19 days | 43cm | 52cm | 4.7cm |
| February | 22.1cm | 17 days | 54cm | 61cm | 4.5cm |
| March | 22.1cm | 17 days | 55cm | 61cm | 4.8cm |
| April | 20.1cm | 14 days | 48cm | 58cm | 5.8cm |
| May | 10.5cm | 7 days | 17cm | 38cm | 4.5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Oct 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Ruka, ERA5 season snowfall median was 182 cm (72 in), about 7% above 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
182 cm
10 El Niño winters · 7% above median
All-season median
171 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 182 cm | 171 cm – 198 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 168 cm | 153 cm – 181 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 158 cm | 140 cm – 187 cm | 2025, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Ruka
- Where is Ruka?
- Ruka is a ski resort in Finland.
- How high is Ruka?
- Ruka runs from a base elevation of 291 m (955 ft) to a summit of 492 m (1,614 ft), giving a vertical drop of 201 m (659 ft).
- How big is Ruka?
- Ruka has 1,344 acres (544 hectares) of skiable terrain, 34 marked runs and 22 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Ruka?
- Ruka is on the No ski pass found. 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 Ruka get in a typical season?
- Ruka averages 39 inches / 100 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
