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Ylläs ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Ylläs

Europe

Ylläs

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Nov 6

Conditions data updated Mon, Aug 31, 11:07 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 31, 11:07 AM•Weather at base: 255m

Overview

Ylläs is a ski resort in Europe, Finland, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 6). Conditions last updated 2026-08-31 11:07 UTC.

Resort Guide

Ylläs is a ski resort located in Finnish Lapland, offering one of the largest ski areas in Finland with 63 slopes and 53 lifts across two villages, Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi. The resort is known for its expansive, uncrowded slopes, long runs, and authentic Lapland atmosphere, with opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and Northern Lights viewing. Key amenities include a variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and family-friendly services, making it suitable for both adventure seekers and those looking for a tranquil Arctic experience.

Resort Info

Summit719m
Base255m
Vertical464m
Lifts26
Runs63
Skiable Area84 acres
Average snowfall62 inches / 157 cm
CountryFinland
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Season dates

Projected openingNovember 6, 2026

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

Ylläs Saaga Bar – Known for its cozy atmosphere and panoramic views of the fells, this popular après-ski spot offers a welcoming lounge setting with live music, local drinks, and a relaxed vibe perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

719mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 31, 2026 at 11:07 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Scandinavia region

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Aug 31, 11:07 AM UTC

Base

255m

Temp

16.3°C

Wind

9.2km/h

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14-Day Forecast

0.9cm

Mid-Mountain

487m

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719m

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13.2°C

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9.2km/h

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0.8cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Ylläs El Niño rank & forecast

Ylläs ranks #34 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +15% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#34 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Ylläs averaged +15% 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, Ylläs sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +9%, '15-16 +15%, '23-24 +21%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +9%'15-16 +15%'23-24 +21%

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.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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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 Ylläs (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 31, 11:07 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 93.5mm
Tue, Sep 1
13 / 814.7mm
Wed, Sep 2
12 / 84.1mm
Thu, Sep 3
11 / 75.6mm
Fri, Sep 4
8 / 63.6mm
Sat, Sep 5
6 / 40.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.60.62.390.750.42.90.8005.60.40.72.50.40.20.1
Temp (°C)101311811991188108787555
Wind (km/h)1089754235101111151816181616
Gusts (km/h)22232117161091310222523191921253327

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (719m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

31

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14.1°

9°

16 km/h

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1

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12.6°

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8 km/h

Wed

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11.7°

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8 km/h

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10.8°

6.6°

13 km/h

Fri

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8.1°

5.6°

20 km/h

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5

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5.9°

3.6°

19 km/h

Sun

6

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4.2°

2.3°

15 km/h

Mon

7

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3.6°

0.9°

11 km/h

Tue

8

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5.3°

0.4°

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Wed

9

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6.5°

-0.2°

8 km/h

Summit elevation (719m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Aug 31, 11:07 AM UTC

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Off-season · 148cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 150cm full-season avg

148cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~128.8 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (148 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 14% below the 30-year average (150 cm).

Ylläs Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 184cm with an average of 121 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
November30cm17 days19cm32cm6.1cm
December30.7cm19 days40cm52cm5.3cm
January26.3cm18 days57cm68cm5.5cm
February23.3cm17 days70cm79cm4.9cm
March21.4cm16 days70cm77cm5cm
April21.8cm14 days61cm73cm6.4cm
May9.5cm7 days23cm49cm4.2cm

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 Nov 6, 2026

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 Ylläs, ERA5 season snowfall median was 205 cm (81 in), about 6% 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

205 cm

10 El Niño winters · 6% above median

All-season median

193 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10205 cm194 cm – 213 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12194 cm147 cm – 210 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8172 cm159 cm – 185 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 Ylläs

Where is Ylläs?
Ylläs is a ski resort in Finland.
How high is Ylläs?
Ylläs runs from a base elevation of 255 m (837 ft) to a summit of 719 m (2,359 ft), giving a vertical drop of 464 m (1,522 ft).
How big is Ylläs?
Ylläs has 208 acres (84 hectares) of skiable terrain, 63 marked runs and 26 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Ylläs?
Ylläs 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 Ylläs get in a typical season?
Ylläs averages 62 inches / 157 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Ylläs in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #34 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Ylläs averaged +15% 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, Ylläs sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +9%, '15-16 +15%, '23-24 +21%. A pattern, not a promise.