Ruka
Finland · Scandinavia · 492 m
Current conditions
SnowToday's forecast
Hour by hourNext 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm base layers and a wind-proof shell. Temperatures around -9°C.
Conditions by elevation
Freezing level: 377 mVisibility
Snowfall reducing visibility
Air quality
Pollutant breakdown
European AQI via Open-Meteo. Updated 10:08
Crowd report
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Score breakdown
Resort terrain
This week is looking well below average for late April.
How good is skiing this week compared to what Ruka normally delivers in late April?
What's driving it
- Only 17 cm base depth — coverage will be thin
- Only 1 cm of snow in the last 7 days
- Warm spell forecast — above 5°C on 2 days
The groomers will be hard-packed and fast. Edge grip is everything.
This season so far
2 days logged since the start of the season.
About Ruka
Kuusamo resort above the Arctic Circle with an extremely long season and World Cup cross-country.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
A score comparing how good skiing is likely to be this week at Ruka versus what Ruka normally delivers in late April, based on the last 5 years of weather data.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo, a free open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus an archive going back decades. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does a high score mean the skiing is good right now?
It means the weather data suggests good conditions. Local factors like lift closures, off-piste avalanche risk and grooming still matter. Check resort webcams and the local piste report before committing.
When is the best time to ski Ruka?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.