Natural snow in February
Ruka snow in February
February is a safe bet for natural snow at Ruka: mid-mountain was snow-sure in all of the last 30 winters. Snow usually reaches the village too.
Questions
Is there snow in Ruka in February?
Yes, reliably. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 100% of February days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Ruka in February?
All of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of February days. Thirty winters show how much one season differs from the next; how winters have changed is covered by the long record.
Does this include snowmaking?
No. These figures are modelled natural snow only, so groomed pistes often ski better than this.