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Northern Lights - Swedish Lapland

Swedish Lapland, Sweden

Aurora forecast for Swedish Lapland and the famous Abisko 'Blue Hole'. Track Northern Lights at Kiruna, Jukkasjärvi.

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Stockholm

Next opportunity

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Porjus

Tomorrow · 22:00–01:00 · 3h window

Medium confidence

44%

🌌Aurora Quality80.8-95%

Kp Index: Kp 4 (Unsettled)

Sun Elevation: -25.5° (Astronomical night)

Cloud Cover: 5%

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Luleå

Tomorrow · 22:00–01:00

🌌Aurora Quality:95%

Medium

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Gällivare

Tomorrow · 22:00–01:00

🌌Aurora Quality:95%

Medium

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Björkliden

Tomorrow · 22:00–01:00

🌌Aurora Quality:95%

Medium

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Jukkasjärvi

Tomorrow · 22:00–01:00

🌌Aurora Quality:95%

Medium

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Kiruna

Tomorrow · 22:00–01:00

🌌Aurora Quality:95%

Medium

Excellent Chance of Aurora

Jokkmokk

Tomorrow · 22:00–24:00

🌌Aurora Quality:80.8-95%

Medium

+16 more windows in the next 10 days

This forecast answers the question every aurora photographer asks: "Can I actually see the aurora tonight?" Unlike simple Kp forecasts, we combine NOAA's OVATION aurora model with real-time cloud cover, visibility, and darkness data to predict true viewing conditions.

Swedish Lapland's Abisko area is world-renowned for the "Blue Hole" - a unique microclimate created by surrounding mountains that push clouds aside, giving Abisko statistically the clearest skies in all of Scandinavia.

What makes Swedish Lapland special:

The Blue Hole - Abisko's microclimate creates exceptionally clear skies even when neighbors are cloudy
Lake Torneträsk - Sweden's sixth largest lake offers stunning aurora reflections
ICEHOTEL - Jukkasjärvi's frozen art hotel provides unique foreground subjects
Sami culture - Jokkmokk offers authentic cultural experiences alongside aurora viewing

Aurora season runs September through March. Abisko's clear sky advantage makes it a top choice for photographers who can't reschedule their trip around weather.

Location status

0 of 11 locations currently active

Abisko

Famous 'Blue Hole' microclimate with clearest Nordic skies

Right now: Visibility too low (501.0, ≥ 8000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~8 days 1h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Abisko

Famous 'Blue Hole' microclimate with clearest Nordic skies

Abisko, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Visibility too low (501.0, ≥ 8000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~8 days 1h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Björkliden

Mountain resort near Abisko with lake reflections

Björkliden, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Aurora Activity too low (21%, ≥ 50.0%)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

1 opportunity in next 10 days

Kiruna

Arctic mining town with surrounding wilderness

Kiruna, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

3 opportunities in next 10 days

Jukkasjärvi

Home of ICEHOTEL with Torne River views

Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (96%, ≤ 30.0%)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

4 opportunities in next 10 days

Riksgränsen

Norwegian border ski resort in mountain terrain

Riksgränsen, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Visibility too low (39.0, ≥ 8000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~7 days 23h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Torneträsk

Sweden's sixth largest lake with mountain backdrop

Abisko, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Visibility too low (501.0, ≥ 8000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~8 days 1h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Gällivare

Mining town gateway to Stora Sjöfallet

Gällivare, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (68%, ≤ 30.0%)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Jokkmokk

Sami cultural center on the Arctic Circle

Jokkmokk, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Porjus

Hydropower heritage with dam and aurora reflections

Porjus, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

Luleå

Coastal Lapland with archipelago and frozen sea

Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden

Right now: Visibility too low (7km, ≥ 8000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~1 day 20h

1 opportunity in next 10 days

What's blocking opportunities

72-hour view of conditions preventing matches across 11 locations

Top 5 blocking conditions across 11 of 11 locations

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Aurora Quality (≥ 50.0%)

97% blocked

Total Cloud Coverage (≤ 30.0%)

85% blocked

Aurora Activity (≥ 50.0%)

80% blocked

Solar Elevation (≤ -8.0°)

55% blocked

Visibility (≥ 8000.0m)

24% blocked

How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 5 conditions preventing matches across the 72-hour forecast.

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