Ruka Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ruka during March (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of March for Ruka is 3.5 in. There are typically 4.3 snowy days during this week. Ruka typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1286 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (351 ft is similar to the middle elevation of Ruka. Frequent snowfalls are typical in Ruka at the end of March. On average, expect four or five days with fresh snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 14 years during this week of March. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3.5 in. Fairly cold temperatures with the typical maximum temperature in Ruka in week four of March of just 23°F at the middle elevation and minimum temperatures typically falling to 19°F. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Mostly light winds (average 11mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be more than more than 19mph one day. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but bluebird days that do not have fresh snow happen on average one or two days during this week in any given year. Read More