Opening dates and snow depths for 34 Finnish ski resorts. Ruka opens early October, Levi mid-October; Lapland holds a 70–110cm base Jan–Mar.
Snow depth, temperature and wind from the nearest weather station for every resort. Lapland's snowpack is typically reliable from November through May.
Finnish Lapland typically receives its first permanent snow in October–November. Average mid-season base at the main fell resorts is 70–110 cm. All major resorts have snow-making coverage on their main slopes to guarantee conditions from opening day.
Condition data is checked regularly through the season from each resort's snow report. For real-time figures, check the resort's official website, webcams and grooming reports included.
Once you know where the snow is, line up the rest of the trip:
The northern resorts have the longest, coldest seasons. Southern and central hills depend on snow-making, check before you drive.
Ruka (Kuusamo, just south of the Lapland border) and Levi typically open in mid- to late October, the longest seasons in Finland. Most Lapland resorts open in November and run into May. Pallas is February to May on natural snow only.
Average base in Lapland between January and March is 70–110 cm. Southern hills run 30–60 cm thanks to snow-making.
Opening dates and snow depths are pulled from each resort's official site at the start of the season. We re-check before publishing each issue of the newsletter.