Villach Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Villach
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This is the Snow Forecast for Villach, Austria for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 13 March 2025 13:37 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 28cm |
| Next 7 Days | 35cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Villach.
Forecast for today in Villach
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,499m to 1,169m, with rain below.
Villach has 28cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Villach Snow Report
Snow report from Nassfeld Hermagor (near Villach)
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,170m | 2℃
 +7cm
| -5℃
 +17cm
| -3℃
 +5cm
| 0℃
 +2cm
| -2℃
+5cm
| -2℃
 | 0℃
|
| 1,335m | 7℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+6cm
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
|
| 500m | 13℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
 | 10℃
| 9℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,499m | varying 1,679m | varying 1,569m | varying 1,649m | varying 1,549m | ||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Villach 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 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 7cm New Snow
Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,499m to 1,169m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 17cm New Snow
Light rain, snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,679m to 639m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,569m to 1,339m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,649m to 1,489m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, light rain then fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,549m to 1,359m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, clear spells later.
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Villach, 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 Villach, 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.
Villach Snow Forecast updated at 13:37 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Villach
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovec | 62cm | 71cm | |||||||
| Vogel | 47cm | 48cm | |||||||
| Nassfeld Hermagor | 43cm | 46cm | |||||||
| Dreiländereck | 24cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Spittal an der Drau | 23cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Kranjska Gora | 11cm | 11cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Villach
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Villach, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Villach, 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 Villach 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 Villach 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 Villach 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.