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Kuusamo Snow Forecast - 3rd 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 16 days from 3 April.

Updated 03 April 2025 23:38 AEDT.

Kuusamo Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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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 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Kuusamo has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kuusamo from OpenMeteo
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
WindSW F4NW F4NW F3E F2W F3NW F4
492m
3℃
Cloud
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Clear
-2℃
Mixed
-2℃
Clear
2℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SW F4NW F4NW F3W F2E F2W F3NW F4
378m
4℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
+1cm
-2℃
Clear
-1℃
Fair
-1℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SW F4NW F4NW F3W F2E F2W F3NW F4
263m
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Mixed
+1cm
-1℃
Clear
-1℃
Fair
-1℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
Snow Line

263m

263m

263m

263m

263m

263m

Max Town5℃1℃-1℃-1℃-1℃3℃2℃
Min Town-2℃-6℃-9℃-11℃-10℃-11℃-10℃

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 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Max 1℃
Min -6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

1cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudMixedClear

Light snow first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -9℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Max -1℃
Min -11℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairFairSnowFair

Fair, snow showers, fair later.

Max -1℃
Min -10℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min -11℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -11℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Max 2℃
Min -10℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowLt Snow ShwrsClear

Light snow first, snow showers then light snow showers, clear sky 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 23:38 AEDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Kuusamo

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Kuusamo
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Ruka2cm 5cm

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.