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Kiruna Snow Forecast - 22nd April 2025

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Kiruna Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Kiruna

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This is the Snow Forecast for Kiruna, Sweden for 16 days from 22 April.

Updated 22 April 2025 09:35 BST.

Kiruna Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected22 April
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 3cm 1in
Next 7 Days 4cm 1in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kiruna.

Forecast for today in Kiruna

Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -4℃ 25°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ 25°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
22

3cm 1in New Snow

SnowSnowSnowSnow

Snow showers, heavy snow showers, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Kiruna has 3cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Kiruna Snow Report

Kiruna Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Kiruna 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kiruna from OpenMeteo
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
WindSW F3NW F3NW F2
598m 1,962ft
0℃ 31°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
0℃ 32°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃ 32°F
Light Snow
-2℃ 28°F
Fair
+1cm
-2℃ 28°F
Clear
0℃ 32°F
Mixed
1℃ 33°F
Fair
SW F3NW F3W F2
520m 1,706ft
0℃ 32°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
0℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
1℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃ 29°F
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃ 29°F
Clear
0℃ 32°F
Mixed
1℃ 34°F
Mixed
SW F3NW F3W F2
442m 1,450ft
1℃ 33°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
1℃ 33°F
Mixed
1℃ 34°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-1℃ 30°F
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃ 30°F
Clear
1℃ 33°F
Mixed
2℃ 35°F
Mixed
Snow Line

442m 1,450ft

442m 1,450ft

442m 1,450ft

442m 1,450ft

Max Town 1℃ 33°F 1℃ 33°F 1℃ 34°F -1℃ 30°F -1℃ 30°F 1℃ 33°F 2℃ 35°F
Min Town -4℃ 25°F -8℃ 18°F -9℃ 15°F -12℃ 10°F -15℃ 5°F -10℃ 14°F -10℃ 14°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Kiruna Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -4℃ 25°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ 25°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
22

3cm 1in New Snow

SnowSnowSnowSnow

Snow showers, heavy snow showers, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -8℃ 18°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -8℃ 18°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -9℃ 15°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -9℃ 15°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

ClearSnowClearFair

Clear sky first, snow showers then clear sky, fair later.

Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -12℃ 10°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ 10°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

1cm New Snow

MixedSnowLight SnowClear

Clear spells first, snow showers then light snow, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -15℃ 5°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ 5°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -10℃ 14°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -10℃ 14°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ 14°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Kiruna, Sweden gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Kiruna, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Kiruna Snow Forecast updated at 09:35 BST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kiruna

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kiruna, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kiruna, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Kiruna is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Kiruna will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Kiruna for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.