Vandans Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Vandans
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This is the Snow Forecast for Vandans, Austria for 16 days from 4 January.
Updated 04 January 2025 13:32 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 25cm |
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Forecast for today in Vandans
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Lech (25km from Vandans) is reporting “Powder” with 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Vandans Snow Report
Snow report from Lech (25km from Vandans)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 90cm |
| Snow Conditions | Powder Snow |
| Last Snow | |
| 15cm of Snow - 3 January | |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +15cm |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 50 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Vandans 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 04 | Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F5 | SW F3 | ||||
| 2,200m | -4℃
| 4℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
| -2℃
 +7cm
| 3℃
| 0℃
 +5cm
| -2℃
+10cm
|
| SE F2 | S F3 | ||||||
| 1,425m | 1℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 1℃
+6cm
| 7℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+7cm
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 650m | 4℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
| 5℃
| 9℃
 | 9℃
| 6℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,089m | varying 1,219m | varying 2,049m | varying 1,799m | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | -4℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 6℃ | -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.
Snow Forecast at a glance
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,539m | Snow to 1,039m | Snow to 1,649m | Snow to base |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Vandans.
Vandans 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
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,539m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,219m to 1,039m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, light rain then clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain, light rain showers, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,049m to 1,649m, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
3cm to 10cm New Snow
Rain first, clear spells then light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,799m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Vandans, 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 Vandans, 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.
Vandans Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Vandans
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lech | 11cm | 27cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | 12cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Silvretta | 6cm | 21cm | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 9cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Davos | 6cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Klosters | 5cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Ischgl | 6cm | 16cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Vandans
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Vandans, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Vandans, 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 Vandans 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 Vandans 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 Vandans 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.