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Lofer Snow Forecast - 18th October 2026

Lofer Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 18 October 2026 23:47 AEDT

Snow Forecast for Lofer

Snow and Weather from 18 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Lofer Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Lofer?

Lofer Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,215m)
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There is no snow currently in the forecast for Lofer.
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Forecast for today in Lofer

Max 19℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
18

Snow unlikely

FogFogFairClear

Fog, fair, clear sky later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lofer from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
18
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Fri
23
Sat
24
Wind
1,790m
13℃
Fair
12℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
9℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
4℃
Clear
+1cm
9℃
Clear
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1,215m
17℃
Fair
15℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
12℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
640m
19℃
Fog
17℃
Fair
22℃
Clear
16℃
Shwrs
12℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
9℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

1,486m

varying 1,440m
to 1,394m

varying 1,378m
to 1,286m

varying 1,578m
to 917m

Max Town19℃17℃22℃16℃12℃17℃9℃
Min Town9℃8℃8℃7℃5℃3℃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.

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Snow Forecast near Lofer

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lofer
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Kaprun-16cm
SkiWelt-7cm
Söll-6cm
Kitzbühel-5cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm-4cm
Zell am See-3cm
Going am Wilden Kaiser-1cm

How reliable is the snow in Lofer?

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.