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Rifflsee Snow Forecast - 18th March 2025

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Rifflsee Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Rifflsee

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This is the Snow Forecast for Rifflsee, Austria for 16 days from 18 March.

Updated 18 March 2025 21:34 AEDT.

Rifflsee Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected25 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days4cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rifflsee.

Forecast for today in Rifflsee

Max 5℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Rifflsee has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Rifflsee Snow Report

Pitztal Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Rifflsee 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Rifflsee from OpenMeteo
Tue
18
Wed
19
Thu
20
Fri
21
Sat
22
Sun
23
Mon
24
WindS F2SE F3SE F3
2,800m
-5℃
Clear
-2℃
Clear
-2℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
-2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-4℃
Mixed
-6℃
Snow
+5cm
SE F2SE F3SE F3
2,200m
0℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+6cm
SE F2SE F2
1,600m
5℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
9℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
Snow Line

varying 1,969m
to 1,939m

1,600m

Max Town5℃7℃7℃9℃9℃8℃4℃
Min Town-6℃-4℃-2℃-1℃2℃0℃-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.

Rifflsee 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 5℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 9℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
22

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,939m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
23

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
24

2cm to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Rifflsee, 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 Rifflsee, 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.

Rifflsee Snow Forecast updated at 21:34 AEDT, next update expected 03:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Rifflsee

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rifflsee
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl-22cm
HochZeiger-10cm
Vent-10cm
Pitztaler Gletscher-9cm
Sölden-7cm
Kühtai-Sellraintal-5cm
Pitztal-5cm
Ladis-4cm

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.