Ellmau Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 22 March 2026 06:43 UTC
Snow Forecast for Ellmau
Snow and Weather from 22 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Ellmau Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ellmau?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 33cm 13in |
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Forecast for today in Ellmau
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Ellmau are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | Sat 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,870m 6,135ft | 5℃ 41°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 39°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 +3cm +1in
| -7℃ 20°F
 +13cm +5in
| -8℃ 18°F
+13cm +5in
| -6℃ 22°F
 +2cm +1in
|
| 1,260m 4,134ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 11℃ 51°F
+2cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
+13cm +5in
| -4℃ 25°F
+13cm +5in
| -2℃ 29°F
+2cm +1in
|
| 650m 2,133ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 15℃ 58°F
+1cm
| 1℃ 35°F
+9cm +3in
| 0℃ 32°F
+9cm +3in
| 2℃ 36°F
+2cm +1in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,435m 4,708ft | varying 1,219m 3,999ft | 650m 2,133ft | 650m 2,133ft | varying 788m 2,585ft | ||
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 49°F | 12℃ 54°F | 15℃ 58°F | 1℃ 35°F | 0℃ 32°F | 2℃ 36°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 28°F | 1℃ 33°F | -1℃ 31°F | -3℃ 27°F | -2℃ 28°F | -3℃ 27°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 Ellmau
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auffach | 2cm 1in | 34cm 14in | |||||||
| Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser | 1cm - | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Westendorf | - | 33cm 13in | |||||||
| Going am Wilden Kaiser | - | 32cm 12in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | - | 32cm 12in | |||||||
| Brixen im Thale | - | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| SkiWelt | - | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| St Johann in Tirol | - | 31cm 12in |
Snow Reliability
Ellmau enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically boasting snow depths of up to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ellmau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ellmau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ellmau, 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 Ellmau 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 Ellmau 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 Ellmau 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.