Lofer Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lofer
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This is the Snow Forecast for Lofer, Austria for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 13 March 2025 21:35 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lofer.
Forecast for today in Lofer
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,409m to 1,009m, with rain below.
Lofer has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lofer Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (22km from Lofer)
| Upper Snow Depths | 80cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,790m | 2℃
 +3cm
| -3℃
+7cm
| 4℃
 | 0℃
 +4cm
| -2℃
 | 6℃
 | 9℃
|
| 1,215m | 5℃
 +2cm
| 1℃
+7cm
| 5℃
| 2℃
+3cm
| 1℃
| 9℃
| 12℃
|
| 640m | 9℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
 | 4℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,409m | varying 879m | varying 1,079m | 929m | |||
| Max Town | 9℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | 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.
Lofer 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 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 3cm New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,409m to 1,009m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 7cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 879m to 709m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fog first, rain showers then cloudy, fog later.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 4cm New Snow
Fog, light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,079m to 929m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 11℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 14℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Lofer, 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 Lofer, 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.
Lofer Snow Forecast updated at 21:35 AEDT, next update expected 03:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Lofer
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 17cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 12cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 15cm | 18cm | |||||||
| SkiWelt | 9cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Going am Wilden Kaiser | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Söll | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Zell am See | 8cm | 10cm |
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.