📷 Ruka
Europe
Ruka
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open October 4, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 28
Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Overview
Ruka is a ski resort in Europe, Finland, currently closed for the season (Projected to open October 4, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:04 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
116.1 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.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open October 4, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable, but colder temperatures are expected to develop.
Historic
It is too early to judge the season as current conditions are in line with early season averages, compared to a 5-year average of 132cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Scandinavia region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:04 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
18.2°C
Wind
10.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
392m
Temp
17.5°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
492m
Temp
16.9°C
Wind
10.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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 Jul 4, 4:04 PM
Today 18 / 92.4mm | Sun, Jul 5 17 / 90.3mm | Mon, Jul 6 10 / 822.7mm | Tue, Jul 7 16 / 92.5mm | Wed, Jul 8 16 / 90.3mm | Thu, Jul 9 16 / 108.4mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 1.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 1.5 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 23 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 43 | 28 | 38 | 42 | 29 | 34 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 40 | 32 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (492m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
17.5°
9.3°
12 km/h
Sun
5
🌧️
16.5°
8.6°
19 km/h
Mon
6
🌧️
10°
8.2°
19 km/h
Tue
7
🌧️
15.6°
8.5°
23 km/h
Wed
8
🌧️
16.4°
8.6°
15 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
15.5°
10.1°
8 km/h
Fri
10
🌤️
20.5°
9.4°
8 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
22.3°
12°
8 km/h
Sun
12
🌧️
17.5°
12.6°
10 km/h
Mon
13
🌧️
11.9°
9.2°
15 km/h
Summit elevation (492m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:04 PM UTC
0cm
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 · 132cm full-season avg
132cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 167.5 cm, exceeding the 30-year average of 156.5 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 74% and 79% of those benchmarks, respectively. This marks a notable anomaly, as the current season represents a sharp decline following several years of above-average snowfall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
