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Wettersteinbahn Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Wettersteinbahn Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 10:40 AEST

Snow Forecast for Wettersteinbahn

Snow and Weather from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Wettersteinbahn Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Wettersteinbahn?

Wettersteinbahn Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,982m)
Next Snow Expected24 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days1cm

Forecast for today in Wettersteinbahn

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Wettersteinbahn are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Wettersteinbahn from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Wind
2,964m
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
-4℃
Light Snow
+4cm
4℃
Cloud
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
1,982m
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
10℃
Cloud
8℃
Light Snow
7℃
Light Snow
9℃
Light Snow
1,000m
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Drizzle
17℃
Cloud
15℃
Lt Drizzle
14℃
Lt Drizzle
15℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

2,215m

varying 2,138m
to 1,831m

1,815m

varying 2,646m
to 1,985m

varying 2,600m
to 1,677m

varying 2,585m
to 1,538m

Max Town13℃15℃9℃17℃15℃14℃15℃
Min Town5℃6℃7℃5℃7℃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.

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Snow Forecast near Wettersteinbahn

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Wettersteinbahn
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Garmisch-Partenkirchen14cm 21cm
Ehrwald4cm 9cm
Innsbruck5cm 8cm
Kühtai-Sellraintal8cm 10cm
Axamer Lizum5cm 11cm
Seefeld1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Wettersteinbahn enjoys a reliable snow cover, typically featuring depths of around 80-150 cm during peak season. Snowfall averages are favorable, and the elevation helps minimize snowmelt, though visitors should check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Wettersteinbahn

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Wettersteinbahn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Wettersteinbahn, 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 Wettersteinbahn 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 Wettersteinbahn 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 Wettersteinbahn 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.