Forecast today: Mainly fair
Much of the accommodation can be found in self-catered cabins, dotted around the forests in between the various ski areas. Local supermarkets can be found at each of the bases, but you may want to consider picking up provisions on the way from the airport. Kläppen is the first ski area you’ll see if driving up from Stockholm, lying just to the south of Sälen. Its self-contained 32km area of slopes is served by a gondola and there is a good mix of slopes, including a big terrain park and a few blacks, as well as a raft of beginner runs.
Lindvallen is the closest resort to the centre of Sälen and is home to the best beginner zone in the area. The lower slopes are full of gentle green slopes and easy draglifts, while greater challenges can be found higher up. It is also linked to a further area of gentle runs at Högfjället.
The largest area is the linked Tandådalen and Hundfjället zone, which covers 45km of groomed runs. At the former, two fast chairs and several drags serve some steeper slopes, many of which are floodlit at night, while at the latter an impressive lift fleet that includes two 8-seater chairs serves arguably the steepest terrain in the area – particularly the runs to Vaggen.
The fourth area of Stöten lies almost right on the Norwegian border and is a little further away, but this too is a great beginner hill. Some steeper runs, including a World Cup slalom piste do exist, however this family friendly hill is very much geared towards beginners.
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Sälen typically runs from Mid-November to early May, with the Tandådalen and Hundfjället sectors opening a week later and closing a week earlier.
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Weather | Mainly fair |
Broken clouds |
Light snow | Overcast |
Mainly cloudy |
Light snow | Mainly cloudy |
Overcast |
Light snow | Snow grains |
Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair | Partly cloudy |
Broken clouds |
Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair | Rather cloudy |
Rather cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Rather cloudy |
Occasional snow |
Light snow | Mainly cloudy |
Light snow |
Generally clear | Snow grains |
Mainly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.5 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | -1.6°c | -1.3°c | -3.4°c | 1°c | 1°c | -0.6°c | 1.2°c | 1.2°c | -0.6°c | 2.2°c | 2.2°c | 0°c | 0.8°c | 0.8°c | -2.2°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -4.9°c | -2.6°c | -2.6°c | -5.2°c | -1.9°c | -1.8°c | -3.5°c | -0.4°c | -0.2°c | -1.8°c | 0.9°c | 1°c | -0.6°c |
Min temp | -9°c | -3.6°c | -3.7°c | -2.9°c | -0.6°c | -1.3°c | -2.7°c | -0.6°c | -1.4°c | -0.6°c | 0°c | -3.5°c | -4°c | -2.2°c | -4.5°c | -5.4°c | -4.9°c | -7.4°c | -7.8°c | -5.2°c | -7.7°c | -6.6°c | -3.5°c | -4.6°c | -4.2°c | -1.8°c | -3.2°c | -2.4°c | -0.6°c | -1.9°c |
Feels like temp | -14.7°c | -6.4°c | -9.1°c | -7.2°c | 0.9°c | -0.6°c | -2.7°c | -1.5°c | -5.6°c | -5.7°c | -1.8°c | -4.4°c | -8.2°c | -2.4°c | -6.1°c | -11.4°c | -7.4°c | -10°c | -12.9°c | -6.4°c | -9.2°c | -11.3°c | -6.4°c | -7.9°c | -8.4°c | -4.6°c | -6.3°c | -6.7°c | -3°c | -4.3°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm |
Max temp | -1.6°c | -1.3°c | -3.4°c |
Min temp | -9°c | -3.6°c | -3.7°c |
Feels like temp | -14.7°c | -6.4°c | -9.1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.6 cm |
Max temp | 1°c | 1°c | -0.6°c |
Min temp | -2.9°c | -0.6°c | -1.3°c |
Feels like temp | -7.2°c | 0.9°c | -0.6°c |
Very little activity expected for Scandinavia this weekend and into the new week, as high pressure dominates the region. This does mean cold temperatures (albeit not by Scandi standards) and plenty of sun, with fine, dry and bright conditions prevalent. A few flurries can be expected at more southerly resorts but nothing particular to write home about.
There will be no Snow Overviews next week (w/c 11 March 2024) as the Info & Advice team is away. Please check back on Tuesday 19 March for the next update.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for this region is provided separately by agencies in each country
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for this region is provided separately by agencies in each country
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for this region is provided separately by agencies in each country
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