Is Riisitunturi Tykky (snow-crowned trees) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~December. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Tykky, or tykkylumi, is heavy crown snow-load formed by rime ice and wet snow that accumulates on conifer crowns during cold, humid, windy weather.
Riisitunturi National Park in Posio, Finland, is one of the best-known places to see dramatic tykky formations on spruce trees, most reliably in mid to late winter.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Riisitunturi main parking / trailhead (Riisitunturintie parking) |
| Noukavaara starting point / Noukavaara viewpoint |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.