Saalfelden Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Saalfelden
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This is the Snow Forecast for Saalfelden, Austria for 16 days from 18 January.
Updated 18 January 2025 17:34 AEDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Saalfelden.
Forecast for today in Saalfelden
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, fair later.
Saalfelden has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Saalfelden Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (16km from Saalfelden)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
Saalfelden 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,550m | 6℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
 | 2℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
 +1cm
|
| SE F3 | |||||||
| 1,147m | 8℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
 |
| 744m | 0℃
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 9℃
| 7℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,479m | ||||||
| Max Town | 0℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 9℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | -15℃ | -3℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ |
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.
Saalfelden 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
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then fair, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,479m to 1,339m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Saalfelden, 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 Saalfelden, 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.
Saalfelden Snow Forecast updated at 17:34 AEDT, next update expected 23:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Saalfelden
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitzbühel | - | 1cm | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | - | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Saalfelden
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Saalfelden, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Saalfelden, 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 Saalfelden 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 Saalfelden 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 Saalfelden 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.