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Lech Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Lech Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lech

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This is the Snow Forecast for Lech, Austria for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 16:34 AEST.

Lech Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days21cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lech.

Forecast for today in Lech

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 7cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsSnow

Light rain first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,449m to 1,579m, with rain below.

Lech is reporting “corn snow” with 13cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lech Snow Report

Lech Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths60cm
Lower Snow Depths15cm
Snow Conditionscorn snow
Lifts Open6 Lifts
Avalanche Risk Level
We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Lech 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lech from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,810m
-3℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-1℃
Snow
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Light Snow
+5cm
1℃
Mixed
3℃
Mixed
2,130m
1℃
Snow
+4cm
3℃
Snow
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
1,450m
6℃
Light Snow
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
6℃
Light Snow
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,449m
to 1,579m

1,559m

varying 2,089m
to 1,649m

varying 1,939m
to 1,629m

varying 2,049m
to 1,919m

2,029m

Max Town6℃7℃9℃6℃8℃8℃12℃
Min Town2℃2℃2℃2℃3℃1℃2℃

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.

Lech Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 7cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLt Snow ShwrsSnow

Light rain first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,449m to 1,579m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudCloud

Fog early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 6cm New Snow

CloudCloudRainLight Snow

Cloudy, rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,649m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowSnowLt RainFog

Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then light rain, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,629m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainMixed

Cloudy, light rain, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,049m to 1,919m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudMixed

Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Lech, Austria gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Lech, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Lech Snow Forecast updated at 16:34 AEST, next update expected 19:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Lech

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lech
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Arlberg24cm 28cm
Silvretta13cm 24cm
St Christoph am Arlberg17cm 23cm
Stuben22cm 23cm
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis12cm 21cm
Zürs19cm 19cm
St. Anton am Arlberg13cm 18cm
Ladis15cm 17cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lech

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lech, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lech, 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 Lech 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 Lech 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 Lech 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.