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Ski resort in Jämtland, Sweden
Åre
A SkiStar resort on the slopes of Åreskutan in Jämtland, and a three-time host of the Alpine World Ski Championships.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Åre (GMT+1).
Åre snow forecast at 1,274 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 5–20 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Åre at the top lift (1,274 m / 4,200 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–20 cm (2–7 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting today. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −10 to −7 °C (14 to 19 °F), the freezing level near 250 m (800 ft) and gusts up to 52 km/h (32 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −8 °C (18 °F)
- Freezing level
- 250 m (800 ft)
- Wind
- 14 km/h (9 mph), gusts 39 km/h (24 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Åre hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Åre in the next 24 hours.
Åre 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Åre this week: Wednesday. 4 cm the day before, cloudy, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | FlurriesPoor ski day−9 to −8 °C (16 to 18 °F) · gusts 51 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat | FlurriesPoor ski day−10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 400 m (1,300 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | SnowPoor ski day−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) · gusts 60 km/h (37 mph) · freezing level 400 m (1,300 ft) | 1–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | SnowFair ski day−7 to −4 °C (19 to 25 °F) · freezing level 550 m (1,800 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | SnowFair ski day−8 to −5 °C (18 to 23 °F) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | 0–9 cm (0–4 in) |
| Wed | Chance of snowBest day−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu | Light snowPoor ski day−9 to −5 °C (16 to 23 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 350 m (1,100 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Åre 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−11 to −8 °C (12 to 18 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−14 to −9 °C (7 to 16 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−14 to −11 °C (7 to 12 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −10 °C (10 to 14 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Snow−7 to −6 °C (19 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 3–9 cm (1–4 in) |
How much snow is there in Åre on the upper mountain?
About 20 cm (8 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Åre snow forecast at 390 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Saturday, with 2–8 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Åre in the village (390 m / 1,300 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 2–8 cm (1–4 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting today. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F), the freezing level near 150 m (500 ft) and gusts up to 45 km/h (28 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −3 °C (27 °F)
- Freezing level
- 150 m (500 ft)
- Wind
- 14 km/h (9 mph), gusts 36 km/h (22 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Åre hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Åre in the next 24 hours.
Åre 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Flurries−4 to −2 °C (25 to 28 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 200 m (700 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat | Flurries−5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 400 m (1,300 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | Rain−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) · gusts 55 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 350 m (1,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Chance of snow−1 to 1 °C (30 to 34 °F) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Snow−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Chance of snow−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Flurries−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 350 m (1,100 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Åre 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 0 °C (25 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−8 to −3 °C (18 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−8 to −5 °C (18 to 23 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to −4 °C (21 to 25 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−1 to 0 °C (30 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Åre in the village?
About 17 cm (7 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Åre?
- County
- Jämtland
- Country
- Sweden
- Mountains
- Scandinavian Mountains
- Village
- 390 m
- Top lift
- 1,274 m
- Vertical
- 884 m
- Lifts
- 42
- Season
- Late November to Late April
- Airports
- Åre Östersund (OSD)
- Website
- www.skistar.com
About Åre
Åre’s lifts climb to 1,274 m on Åreskutan, just below the 1,420 m summit, giving a vertical drop of 890 m. The skiing spreads across Åre By, Björnen, Duved and Tegefjäll.
The resort hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1954, 2007 and 2019.
When does it snow in Åre?
In Åre, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 10 days | 13 days | 10 days | 6 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days | 7 days | 9 days | 12 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Åre month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 18% | −11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) | 3 |
| February | 10 | 11% | −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) | 8 |
| March | 13 | 17% | −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) | 12 |
| April | 10 | 12% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | 15 |
| May | 6 | 6% | −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) | 15 |
| June | <1 | 1% | 5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) | 13 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 7 to 15 °C (45 to 59 °F) | 15 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 6 to 13 °C (43 to 55 °F) | 13 |
| September | 1 | 2% | 4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) | 11 |
| October | 7 | 8% | −1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) | 7 |
| November | 9 | 11% | −7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) | 4 |
| December | 12 | 14% | −9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) | 2 |
Snow in Åre in October
In October, Åre gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F). About 7 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in November
In November, Åre gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F). About 4 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in December
In December, Åre gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F). About 2 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in January
In January, Åre gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F). About 3 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in February
In February, Åre gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F). About 8 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in March
In March, Åre gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F). About 12 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in April
In April, Åre gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Åre in May
In May, Åre gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Åre?
Of the last ten winters in Åre, 2021/22 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 42% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 13 January 2022.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 89% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 72% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 112% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 137% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 97% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 142% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 91% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 84% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 117% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 58% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Åre
Does Åre have snow at Christmas?
Åre had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Åre have snow at New Year?
Åre had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Åre have snow in mid-February?
Åre had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Åre have snow at Easter?
Åre had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 4 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Åre?
It snows on about 82 days a year in Åre at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Åre?
January is the snowiest month in Åre, bringing about 18% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Åre?
Of the last ten winters in Åre, 2021/22 was the snowiest, about 42% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 42% below average.
How cold does Åre get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Åre at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How many bluebird days does Åre get in winter?
From December to March, Åre averages about 6 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 2.8 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Åre?
The village or lowest lift at Åre is at 390 m (1,300 ft) and the top lift is at 1,274 m (4,200 ft), a vertical drop of 884 m (2,900 ft).
When does the ski season start in Åre?
The lifts at Åre usually open in late November and close in late April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Åre
Sources: Visit Åre alpine skiing, Wikipedia