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Ylläs snow report · 6 November 2026

Is there snow in Ylläs?

First snow

Yes, 2 cm. That is the snow depth measured in Ylläs this morning (6 November). On this date there was snow in 9 of the last 10 winters, typically 12 cm. The next snowfall is forecast for 11 November.

Snow today2cmMeasured 6 Nov
Usually by now12cmSnow on this date in 9 of 10 winters
Next 7 days11cmNew snow in the forecast
Christmas Eve53cmWhite Christmas in 10 of 10 years

This winter against the last 10

Daily snow depth from 1 October to 31 May, measured at Kittilä Kenttärova.

060120OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
Winter 2026/27Typical (median of 10 winters)Range of the last 10 winters

Forecast for the next 10 days

Temperatures and new snow in Ylläs. Snowfall is estimated from the precipitation that falls as snow.

DayHigh / lowNew snowChance of precipitation
Fri 6 Nov0° / −3°–29%
Sat 7 Nov2° / −1°–6%
Sun 8 Nov4° / 0°–23%
Mon 9 Nov6° / −1°–26%
Tue 10 Nov−1° / −5°–11%
Wed 11 Nov−3° / −5°3 cm41%
Thu 12 Nov0° / −4°8 cm56%
Fri 13 Nov−2° / −4°8 cm37%
Sat 14 Nov−2° / −6°–33%
Sun 15 Nov−3° / −8°–23%

When does the snow stay?

The day the winter's lasting snow cover began, in each of the last winters (the longest unbroken run of days with at least 1 cm).

Usually from25 OctMedian of 10 winters
Earliest11 Oct
Latest21 Nov
White Christmas10of 10Winters with snow on 24 Dec

Ylläs month by month

How much snow there usually is, how cold it gets and how long the days are.

Things to do in Ylläs

Tours you can book for your trip. Husky and snowshoe tours need a proper snow cover, so check the numbers above.

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Questions about snow in Ylläs

Is there snow in Ylläs right now?

Yes, 2 cm of snow in Ylläs as of 6 November 2026, measured by the Finnish Meteorological Institute at Kittilä Kenttärova. On this date there was snow in 9 of the last 10 winters.

When does snow arrive in Ylläs?

Over the last 10 winters the lasting snow cover in Ylläs began around 25 October on average, as early as 11 October and as late as 21 November. Light snow often falls earlier and melts again.

Is there snow in Ylläs at Christmas?

Ylläs had snow on 24 December in 10 of the last 10 years, typically 53 cm.

How cold is Ylläs in winter?

In January the average daily high in Ylläs is about -8 °C and the average low about -14 °C. The coldest night of the last ten Januaries reached -31 °C.