Lofer Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 12 March 2026 00:42 UTC
Snow Forecast for Lofer
Snow and Weather from 12 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Lofer Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Lofer?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 4in |
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Forecast for today in Lofer
Max 8℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, rain showers, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,517m 4,977ft to 1,132m 3,714ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Lofer are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,790m 5,873ft | 0℃ 31°F
 +1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
 | 4℃ 39°F
 +1cm
| -1℃ 31°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 31°F
 +3cm +1in
| -1℃ 30°F
+6cm +3in
| 2℃ 35°F
|
| 1,215m 3,986ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 3℃ 36°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 37°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
+6cm +2in
| 5℃ 41°F
|
| 640m 2,100ft | 8℃ 45°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 7℃ 44°F
+3cm +1in
| 8℃ 46°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,517m 4,977ft | varying 1,271m 4,170ft | varying 886m 2,907ft | varying 1,594m 5,230ft | varying 1,409m 4,623ft | varying 871m 2,858ft | |
| Max Town | 8℃ 45°F | 16℃ 61°F | 14℃ 57°F | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 46°F | 7℃ 44°F | 8℃ 46°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 32°F | 0℃ 31°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 36°F | 0℃ 32°F | -1℃ 31°F | -4℃ 25°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.
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Snow Forecast near Lofer
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | - | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 1cm - | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Zell am See | 1cm - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 2cm 1in | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| SkiWelt | 2cm 1in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Söll | 3cm 1in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Going am Wilden Kaiser | 1cm 1in | 8cm 3in |
Snow Reliability
Lofer benefits from a reliable snow record, typically receiving a snow depth of 50-100 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lofer
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lofer, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lofer, 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 Lofer 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 Lofer 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 Lofer 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.