Mellau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mellau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mellau, Austria for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 05 January 2025 13:36 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
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Forecast for today in Mellau
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow falling to 1,479m, with rain below.
Mellau has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,750m | 6℃
 +1cm
| 5℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
+3cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+4cm
| -8℃
 | -5℃
|
| S F3 | SW F4 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,225m | 9℃
| 10℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+2cm
| 8℃
| 6℃
+4cm
| -4℃
| -1℃
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 700m | 8℃
| 13℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
 +3cm
| -1℃
| -1℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,479m | varying 769m | varying 1,039m | varying 1,599m | varying 1,079m | ||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 13℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | -4℃ | -7℃ | -8℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,479m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mellau.
Mellau 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow falling to 1,479m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 769m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,039m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,599m to 1,299m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
3cm to 4cm New Snow
Rain showers first, cloudy then snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,079m to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
10
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
11
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Mellau, 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 Mellau, 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.
Mellau Snow Forecast updated at 13:36 AEDT, next update expected 19:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Mellau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lech | 23cm | 50cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | 22cm | 48cm | |||||||
| Oberstdorf | 20cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Damüls | 15cm | 41cm | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 18cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Oberstaufen | 14cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Damüls-Mellau | 15cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Bregenz | - | 13cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mellau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mellau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mellau, 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 Mellau is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Mellau 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 Mellau 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.