Natural snow in November
Ruka snow in November
November is a gamble for natural snow at Ruka: mid-mountain was snow-sure in just 2 of the last 30 winters.
Questions
Is there snow in Ruka in November?
Rarely, as natural snow. Mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of modelled natural snow on 20% of November days over the last 30 winters, before any snowmaking.
Early or late November for snow at Ruka?
Late November has been surer: 28% against 11% at mid-mountain.
How many recent winters had reliable snow at Ruka in November?
2 of the last 30. In those winters mid-mountain had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 90% of November 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.