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Ruka
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Limited conditions.
Current conditions at Ruka are quite limited with no new snow recorded in the past week. The temperature is a mild 5°C, and the forecast suggests a modest 2cm of snow over the next week.
Depth
No reliable depth reading available.
Recent
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
7cm in the next 7 days.
Historic
Season-to-date conditions are below the 5-year average of 132cm.
Data updated Mon, Oct 5, 08:04 PM UTC
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 5, 08:04 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Lift and run counts not reported
34 runs · 22 lifts — this field does not publish live open counts to SnowSure.
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level above summit — rain risk at lower elevations
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Ruka
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.
Read the full resort guide →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.
- When is ski season at Ruka?
- Ruka typically operates from October to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- 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.
- How will El Niño affect Ruka in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #101 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Ruka averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Ruka sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +15%, '15-16 +4%, '23-24 +8%. A pattern, not a promise.
