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 25 May.
Updated 25 May 2025 22:37 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 25 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 16cm |
| Next 7 Days | 17cm |
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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 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 1,849m, with rain below.
Lech has 16cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lech Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Lech 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | |
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| Wind | SW F3 | W F2 | |||||
| 2,810m | 0℃
 +6cm
| 0℃
+9cm
| 4℃
 | 6℃
+1cm
| 3℃
 +1cm
| 8℃
 | 6℃
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| SW F3 | W F2 | ||||||
| 2,130m | 5℃
+1cm
| 4℃
 | 9℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
| 13℃
| 10℃
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| SW F3 | |||||||
| 1,450m | 11℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 16℃
| 15℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,529m | varying 2,429m | varying 2,259m | varying 2,169m | |||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 10℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ | 11℃ | 16℃ | 15℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ |
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 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
25
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,529m to 1,849m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
26
up to 9cm New Snow
Light rain early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,429m to 2,169m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,259m to 2,189m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,169m to 2,099m, with rain below.
Max 16℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy 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 22:37 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Lech
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 14cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Silvretta | 9cm | 14cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | 13cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Arlberg | 11cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Stuben | 11cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Ischgl | 6cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Zürs | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Ladis | 3cm | 4cm |
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.