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Stöten Magazine

Snow depth in Sälen

Curious about the snow depth in Sälen right now? With us at Stöten in Sälen, you can keep an eye on snow depth as well as weather and wind in real time!

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What is the situation in Stöten today?

On our site Slopes & weather Here at stoten.se you can easily find out what it looks like in Stöten today. Here you can see the depth of snow - both natural and artificial - and the weather forecast for the day. Every day our skilled staff write a brief daily report with information about the day's weather and what you should keep in mind as a skier on our slopes. On the same page you can also see which lifts and slopes are currently open.Click here to see today's weather and snow depth for Stöten in Sälen!

Snow guarantee to ensure you enjoy the best skiing in Sälen

We are experts in snow

Every season we put huge resources into creating the best possible snow for our guests - as soon as the temperatures start to drop at the beginning of the winter season, we start snow production. Every season we also have a snow guarantee to ensure that our guests can enjoy the best skiing in Sälen when they visit us. Read more about the Stöten snow guarantee here.

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Sun and rain statistics

The number of hours of sunshine in Sälen is very similar to the number of hours of sunshine in Stockholm. If we look at the statistics historically, the number of hours of sunshine per day in Sälen is about one hour during the period November to January. From February to October, on the other hand, it varies between about two and nine hours of sunshine per day.

In terms of the number of rainy days, it varies between about 12 and 16 days per month over a full year. On average 622 mm of rain normally falls in Sälen per year.

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Stöten in brief

Stöten has been voted for several years in a row as Sweden's best ski resort of Freerides readers
There are 50 slopes with different levels of difficulty
There are 45 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, 3 km of which are lit
Stöten is home to Sälen's longest descent - Morsmor's 3060 metre plunge
Pisten Älvan has previously been voted Sweden's best piste
Stöten has been awarded Sweden's best ski resort for families with children

What is snow depth and how is it measured?

Snow depth is just what it sounds like - the depth of the snow on the ground. The most common way to measure snow depth at ski resorts is by using fixed measuring poles placed around the mountain. Most measure snow depth in the morning and ideally there should be at least five measuring stations placed on a flat surface at least a few metres apart. From these, an average value is calculated that corresponds to the actual snow depth.

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Natural snow in Sälen

When the first snow falls varies of course from season to season. However, in Sälen there is usually enough snow to allow ski resorts to open for the season in December. Snow depth also varies from year to year, but usually the average snow depth is around 40-90 cm in Sälen. Should the snow depth be lower than desired due to a lack of natural snowfall, we can usually still deliver good snow depth thanks to our snow cannons. The term fresh snow means snow that has fallen recently, usually in the last 24 hours. This is usually measured by simply seeing how much the snow depth has increased, but it can also be converted into the amount of precipitation in melted form. It is usually calculated that 1 cm of new snow is roughly equivalent to 1 mm of precipitation in melted form - but this is not a completely reliable method as it can vary depending on the temperature of the air.

Weather in Sälen

Sälen, like many other mountains, has very changeable weather with warm, glorious summers and cold winters that are ideal for skiing. When the ski season starts in December, temperatures are around -3°C to -13°C degrees. After that, temperatures fluctuate throughout the season, but towards the end of the season in April, temperatures tend to rise, with highs ranging from -8°C to around +7°C.

Warm, glorious summers and cold winters that are perfect for skiing!

During the summer months of May to August, the climate is warmer, with temperatures usually ranging from around +4°C to +22°C. Perfect for cycling, hiking or fishing!