Chanterelle forecast for Uppsala, Sweden
Chanterelle: looking good.
Average 10°, from 6° to 14°
Rainy days: 7. Wettest: 9 Oct
Share of wood area by the tree chanterelle grows with in Uppsala
where most of them lie
Is it Chanterelle season in Uppsala right now?
Mushroom season in Uppsala, Sweden is looking good right now, with chanterelle sitting at 51% today. The typical season runs June to October, and we’re in October now
Fruits in warm, humid weather a week or two after steady summer rain, typically when soil stays moist and temperatures sit around 15 to 20 C. A wet spell breaking a dry period often brings a flush.
Summer to autumn, typically June or July through to October.
Keep fresh in a paper bag in the fridge for up to a week, brushing off dirt rather than washing them wet. They do not dry as well as many mushrooms, so for longer keeping cook them first then freeze, or preserve in oil or by pickling.
The main dangerous lookalike is the Jack o’lantern (Omphalotus illudens, and the European Omphalotus olearius), which is toxic and causes severe sickness; it grows in clumps on wood or stumps and has true sharp gills rather than blunt forked ridges. The false chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) is also confused with it but has thinner, true gills and a more orange colour, and is best avoided.
Uppsala sits on the flat, fertile Uppland plain, low-lying farmland threaded by the Fyrisån river and the long gravel eskers left by the ice age. South and east the land gives way to the bays of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic coast, while gentle forested rises take over to the north. Boreal conifer forest dominates, mostly Norway spruce and Scots pine mixed with birch, aspen and alder. Mushrooms favour the mossy spruce stands, the damp birch edges and the bogs and pine heaths common across reserves like Hågadalen-Nåsten and Norra Lunsen.
The climate is humid continental, with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. The decisive rains come in late summer and early autumn, and it is this damp warmth that triggers the main fungal flush. Foraging here is easy and rewarding thanks to the right to roam, with chanterelles arriving around midsummer and porcini, funnel chanterelles and other autumn species following into October. Spruce and birch woods within easy reach of the city make Uppsala a generous region for beginners and seasoned pickers alike.
FAQ
Are chanterelle out near me right now in Uppsala, Sweden?
Today the chanterelle forecast for Uppsala, Sweden is 51% and conditions are looking good. That is a live read for the region this October, and it shifts with the weather rather than following a fixed calendar. It tells you if it is worth heading out in Uppsala, Sweden right now.
What should I look for this week for chanterelle in Uppsala, Sweden?
This week in Uppsala, Sweden the forecast is 51% and looking good. Grows on the ground in deciduous and coniferous woodland, in a mycorrhizal partnership with trees such as oak, beech, birch and pine. It often appears in mossy ground, on banks and along path edges, frequently coming back in the same spots year after year. The 14-day outlook in the app shows whether conditions are climbing toward a flush or easing off, so you can pick your day.
Is it mushroom season in Uppsala, Sweden right now?
For chanterelle in Uppsala, Sweden, the typical season is June to October, and today the live forecast reads 51% with conditions looking good this October. So yes or no depends on the day and the weather, which is exactly what the forecast tracks.
Does ShroomCast tell me if a mushroom is safe to eat or identify it for me?
No. ShroomCast only forecasts timing, so it tells you when chanterelle are likely to be fruiting in Uppsala, Sweden. It does not identify mushrooms, and it cannot tell you whether anything you pick is safe to eat. Always confirm your own identification from a reliable source before eating anything.
How does the live chanterelle forecast for Uppsala, Sweden work?
Every mushroom has its own machine-learning models, trained on years of mushroom records and calibrated for each region. Every day they read the weather of the last three weeks in Uppsala, Sweden: temperature, rain, humidity, soil temperature and moisture. Together with the time of year and the kind of woods and soil there, that gives the chance of chanterelle fruiting today. Right now it is 51% and looking good. The full 14-day outlook is in the app.
When is chanterelle season in Uppsala, Sweden?
In Uppsala, Sweden, chanterelle season usually runs June to October. The exact start shifts year to year with rain and temperature, so some years they show up early and some years late. Right now (October) the live forecast for Uppsala, Sweden reads 51% and conditions are looking good.
Where do chanterelle grow in Uppsala, Sweden?
Grows on the ground in deciduous and coniferous woodland, in a mycorrhizal partnership with trees such as oak, beech, birch and pine. It often appears in mossy ground, on banks and along path edges, frequently coming back in the same spots year after year. They tend to come back to the same kinds of ground year after year, so once you find good cover it is worth checking again. ShroomCast does not share exact spots; it tells you the timing for Uppsala, Sweden so you know when it is worth heading out.
How do I know chanterelle season has started in Uppsala, Sweden?
The start moves from year to year with the weather, and the first flushes usually appear somewhere in the June to October window. The clearest sign is the live forecast lifting off zero into ‘just starting’ or ‘building’. For Uppsala, Sweden it currently sits at 51% and is looking good.
ShroomCast forecasts the region and the time of year. It cannot identify mushrooms for you, so confirm any species with a reliable source before eating it.