Rifflsee Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 11 June 2026 20:45 AEST
Snow Forecast for Rifflsee
Snow and Weather from 11 June.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Rifflsee Snow Forecast Highlights
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Forecast for today in Rifflsee
Max 10℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
11
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow first, clear spells then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,738m to resort level (1,600m).
Forecast times for Rifflsee are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Thu 11 | Fri 12 | Sat 13 | Sun 14 | Mon 15 | Tue 16 | Wed 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F2 | W F2 | |||||
| 2,800m | 0℃
+1cm
| 2℃
 | 8℃
 | 8℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
|
| 2,200m | 4℃
| 5℃
| 13℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
| 15℃
| 17℃
|
| 1,600m | 10℃
| 11℃
| 19℃
| 18℃
| 16℃
| 20℃
| 23℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,738m | varying 2,431m | |||||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 11℃ | 19℃ | 18℃ | 16℃ | 20℃ | 23℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | 3℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 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.
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Snow Forecast near Rifflsee
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitztaler Gletscher | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Kühtai-Sellraintal | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Pitztal | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Sölden | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Obergurgl-Hochgurgl | 1cm | 1cm |
Snow Reliability
Rifflsee enjoys excellent snow reliability, typically featuring snow depths of 50-200 cm throughout the season. The region's consistent snowfall ensures a great experience, but for the latest updates, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Rifflsee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Rifflsee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Rifflsee, 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 Rifflsee 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 Rifflsee 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 Rifflsee 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.