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Kuusamo Snow Forecast - 24th April 2025

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Kuusamo Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Kuusamo

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This is the Snow Forecast for Kuusamo, Finland for 15 days from 24 April.

Updated 24 April 2025 08:32 AEST.

Kuusamo Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected3 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Kuusamo

Max 3℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Kuusamo has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Snow Conditions-

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kuusamo from OpenMeteo
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
WindW F2W F3W F3NW F2SW F3
492m
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Fair
2℃
Fair
1℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
W F2W F3W F3NW F2SW F3
378m
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Fair
3℃
Fair
1℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
NW F2W F2W F3W F3NW F2SW F3
263m
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
-1℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
2℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
Snow Line

263m

263m

263m

Max Town3℃3℃-1℃4℃2℃2℃5℃
Min Town-4℃-5℃-8℃-9℃-8℃-9℃-4℃

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.

Kuusamo 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 3℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max -1℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

Lt Snow ShwrsFairFairClear

Light snow showers, fair, clear sky later.

Max 4℃
Min -9℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 2℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 2℃
Min -9℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 5℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
30

1cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedFair

Light snow, clear spells, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Kuusamo, Finland 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 Kuusamo, 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.

Kuusamo Snow Forecast updated at 08:32 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Kuusamo

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kuusamo

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kuusamo, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kuusamo, 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 Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo 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.