Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, Austria for 16 days from 15 May.
Updated 16 May 2025 02:36 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 11cm |
| Next 7 Days | 24cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee.
Forecast for today in Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,819m to 1,689m, with rain below.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee has 11cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee)
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Closed |
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Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | ||||||
| 2,629m | 2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
 +7cm
| -1℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 4℃
 | 7℃
 | 9℃
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,649m | 8℃
| 5℃
+2cm
| 6℃
+1cm
| 8℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 16℃
|
| 668m | 15℃
| 13℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 17℃
| 19℃
| 21℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,819m | varying 1,579m | varying 1,809m | varying 1,939m | |||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 13℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ | 17℃ | 19℃ | 21℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ |
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.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,819m to 1,689m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 7cm New Snow
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,579m to 1,269m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
17
up to 4cm New Snow
Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,809m to 1,369m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,609m, with rain below.
Max 17℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Max 19℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 21℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
This Snow Forecast for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, 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.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee Snow Forecast updated at 02:36 AEST, next update expected 08:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 8cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 8cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Alpbach | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| SkiWelt | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Söll | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Going am Wilden Kaiser | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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.