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Arlberg Snow Forecast - 13th May 2026

Arlberg Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 13 May 2026 12:47 UTC

Snow Forecast for Arlberg

Snow and Weather from 13 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Arlberg Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Arlberg?

Arlberg Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,056m)
Next Snow Expected14 May
Next Snow Amount 6cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 12cm 5in
Next 7 Days 21cm 8in
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Forecast for today in Arlberg

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 9℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
13

Snow unlikely

MixedClearFairMixed

Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.

Forecast times for Arlberg are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Arlberg from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Wed
13
Thu
14
Fri
15
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
Tue
19
Wind
2,811m 9,222ft
-2℃ 28°F
Mixed
-4℃ 25°F
Light Snow
+4cm +1in
-6℃ 21°F
Snow
+6cm +2in
-6℃ 21°F
Snow
+6cm +2in
-2℃ 28°F
Mixed
-1℃ 31°F
Mixed
0℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
2,056m 6,744ft
4℃ 40°F
Fair
2℃ 36°F
Snow
+6cm +2in
0℃ 32°F
Light Snow
+7cm +3in
0℃ 32°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
4℃ 39°F
Fair
5℃ 42°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm +2in
1,300m 4,265ft
9℃ 47°F
Fair
7℃ 44°F
Snow
+4cm +2in
4℃ 40°F
Light Snow
5℃ 40°F
Snow
+2cm +1in
8℃ 47°F
Fair
10℃ 49°F
Cloud
10℃ 49°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,069m 6,788ft
to 1,300m 4,265ft

varying 1,715m 5,627ft
to 1,300m 4,265ft

varying 1,638m 5,374ft
to 1,300m 4,265ft

varying 1,792m 5,879ft
to 1,562m 5,125ft

Max Town 9℃ 47°F 7℃ 44°F 4℃ 40°F 5℃ 40°F 8℃ 47°F 10℃ 49°F 10℃ 49°F
Min Town -3℃ 26°F -1℃ 30°F -4℃ 25°F 0℃ 32°F -4℃ 25°F -2℃ 27°F 3℃ 38°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Snow Forecast near Arlberg

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Arlberg
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Fiss 13cm 5in 26cm 10in
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis 13cm 5in 26cm 10in
St Christoph am Arlberg 9cm 4in 20cm 8in
Stuben 9cm 3in 20cm 8in
Zöblen 10cm 4in 20cm 8in
Lech 9cm 3in 19cm 7in
Nauders 8cm 3in 19cm 8in
St. Anton am Arlberg 9cm 4in 19cm 8in

Snow Reliability

Arlberg is known for its excellent snow reliability, typically seeing snow depths of 1-2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, visit J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Arlberg

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Arlberg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Arlberg, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Arlberg is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Arlberg will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Arlberg for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.