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Ruka

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Resort Guide

Ruka is a prominent ski resort located in Kuusamo, Finland, offering over 200 days of skiing annually with 39 slopes and 22 lifts. The resort features a vibrant village atmosphere, modern accommodation options, and a variety of winter activities including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Ruka is known for its reliable snow conditions, extensive family-friendly services, and well-developed infrastructure, making it a popular destination for both beginners and experienced skiers. Its unique northern location also provides opportunities to experience the Northern Lights during the winter season.

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Key Info

Resort data by SnowSure™

RegionEurope
CountryFinland
Base Elevation291m
Summit Elevation492m
Vertical Drop201m
Total Runs34
Total Lifts22
Annual Snowfall39 inches / 100 cm
Longest Run1.3 km / 0.8 mi
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Live Conditions

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Ruka

Weather Forecast · 291m – 492m

Data reported at Wed, Oct 14, 4:04 PM UTC
Last Snowfall
—
Last 24h
0.7cm
Last 7 Days
5cm
Season Total
5cm
SnowSure™ Score
5
Limited
→
Stable

Limited conditions.

Depth
0.1
Recent
1.3
Forecast
2
Historic
0.1
Season
0
Temperature
0
SnowSure score components · 2026-10-14
Current Conditions
Reported Wed, Oct 14, 4:04 PM UTC
Base
291m
Temp
2°C
Wind
15km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
392m
Temp
1°C
Wind
15km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
—
Summit
492m
Temp
1°C
Wind
15km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Lift Status
of 22
10-Day Forecast
Summit (492m) · Updated Wed, Oct 14, 4:04 PM UTC
Today
14
1°
-3°
1.6cm
Thu
15
4°
1°
Fri
16
6°
3°
Sat
17
3°
-2°
Sun
18
1°
-4°
Mon
19
3°
-1°
Tue
20
8°
3°
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Oct 14, 4:04 PM UTC
5cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+2%
vs 5-Year Avg
263cm avg by now
+79%
vs 30-Year Avg
283cm avg by now
263cm
5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 5 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~5.3 cm. That's 98% below the 5-year average (263 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 98% below the 30-year average (283 cm).

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Last synced Wed, Oct 14, 4:04 PM UTC

Top Après Ski

Zone – This vibrant après-ski bar in Ruka is renowned for its energetic atmosphere, live music, and themed parties, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders looking to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruka — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about skiing and staying in Ruka, Finland.

The current snow depth at Ruka is 1cm. There has been 0.7cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours. Over the past 7 days, Ruka has received 5cm of snowfall. The season total snowfall is 5cm. The current SnowSure™ rating is 5/100.

Ruka has 34 runs. and 22 lifts. The elevation ranges from 291m to 492m. with a vertical drop of 201m. The resort averages 39 inches / 100 cm of snowfall annually..

The 14-day snow forecast for Ruka predicts approximately 1.6cm of snowfall. LUXSKI provides forecasts from multiple weather models including ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, and Météo-France, updated hourly.

You can browse and book luxury ski hotels at Ruka directly on LUXSKI. Visit the Ruka destination page to see all available hotels, check real-time room availability and pricing, and book with free cancellation options. You can also contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized trip planning.