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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!
What is the situation in Stöten today?
On our site Slopes & weather Here at stoten.se, you can easily find out what conditions are like at Stöten today. Here you can see snow depths – for both natural snow and artificial snow – and check the weather forecast for the day. Every day, our skilled staff write a brief daily report with information about today’s weather and what you should bear in mind as a skier on our slopes. On the same page, you can also see which lifts and slopes are open right now. Click here to see today's weather and snow depth for Stöten in Sälen!
We are experts in snow
Every season, we invest huge resources in creating the best possible snow for our guests – as soon as the temperatures start to drop below freezing at the start of the winter season, we begin snowmaking. Every season, we also offer a snow guarantee to ensure our guests can enjoy Sälen’s best skiing when they visit us. Read more about the Stöten snow guarantee here.
Snow guarantee to ensure you enjoy the best skiing in Sälen
What is snow depth and how is it measured?
Snow depth is exactly what it sounds like – the depth of the snow on the ground. The most common way of measuring snow depth at ski resorts is by using fixed measuring poles placed around the mountain. Most measurements are taken in the morning, and ideally there should be at least five measuring stations positioned on a flat surface, spaced at least a couple of metres apart. From these, an average is calculated which corresponds to the actual snow depth.
Sun and rain statistics
The number of hours of sunshine in Sälen is very similar to that in Stockholm. Looking at historical statistics, the number of hours of sunshine per day in Sälen is around one hour below the average during the period from November to January. From February to October, however, it varies between approximately two and nine hours of sunshine per day.
As for the number of rainy days, this varies between around 12 and 16 days per month over a full year. On average, around 622 mm of rainfall falls in Sälen per year – but a large part of this is, of course, precipitation in the form of lovely fluffy snow!
Stöten in brief
- Stöten has been voted for several years in a row as Sweden's best ski resort of Freerides readers
- There are around 50 slopes here, ranging in difficulty
- There are 45 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, 3 km of which are lit
- Stöten features Sälen’s longest descent – Grandma's 3,060-metre downhill run
- Pisten Älvan has previously been voted Sweden's best piste
- Stöten has been awarded Sweden's best ski resort for families with children
Natural snow in Sälen
The timing of the first snowfall naturally varies from season to season. In Sälen, however, there is usually enough snowfall for the ski resorts to open for the season in December. Snow depth also varies from year to year, but the average snow depth in Sälen is usually around 40–90 cm. Should the snow depth be lower than desired due to a lack of natural snowfall, we can usually still provide good snow depth thanks to our snow cannons.
The term ‘fresh snow’ refers to snow that has fallen recently, usually within the last 24 hours. This is usually measured simply by observing how much the snow depth has increased, but it can also be converted into the amount of precipitation in liquid form. It is usually estimated that 1 cm of fresh snow corresponds to approximately 1 mm of precipitation in liquid form – but this is not an entirely reliable method as it can vary depending on the air temperature.
The weather throughout the year in Sälen
Like many other mountain regions, Sälen has very changeable weather, with warm, lovely summers and cold winters that are ideal for skiing. When the ski season begins in December, temperatures range from around -3 to -13 degrees. Thereafter, temperatures fluctuate throughout the season, but towards the end of the season in April, the mercury rises and temperatures usually range from -8 °C to around +7 °C at their highest.
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. In other words, it’s perfect for anyone who wants to go cycling, hiking or fishing, for example!
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