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Zauchensee Snow Forecast - 12th May 2026

Zauchensee Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 May 2026 05:45 AEST

Snow Forecast for Zauchensee

Snow and Weather from 12 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zauchensee Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zauchensee?

Zauchensee Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,775m)
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days56cm

Forecast for today in Zauchensee

Max 5℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
12

5cm to 9cm New Snow

SnowHvy SnowMixedMixed

Heavy snow showers, heavy snow, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,581m to resort level (1,350m).

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zauchensee from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
12
Wed
13
Thu
14
Fri
15
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
WindNW F3NW F3NW F3
2,200m
-1℃
Snow
+9cm
2℃
Clear
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+10cm
-4℃
Hvy Snow
+31cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
NW F3NW F3NW F3
1,775m
1℃
Snow
+9cm
5℃
Clear
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Snow
+9cm
-1℃
Hvy Snow
+31cm
0℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1,350m
5℃
Light Snow
+5cm
12℃
Clear
10℃
Mixed
+1cm
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Hvy Snow
+18cm
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 1,581m
to 1,350m

varying 1,888m
to 1,350m

varying 1,796m
to 1,350m

varying 2,104m
to 1,350m

varying 1,365m
to 1,350m

varying 1,488m
to 1,350m

Max Town5℃12℃10℃11℃7℃2℃2℃
Min Town-3℃-6℃-3℃0℃0℃0℃0℃

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 near Zauchensee

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zauchensee
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee13cm 57cm
Altenmarkt10cm 56cm
Krvavec11cm 39cm
Bohinj12cm 29cm
Velika Planina (Kamnik)10cm 27cm
Mozirje10cm 16cm
Lavanttal2cm 2cm

Snow Reliability

Zauchensee enjoys excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 130 cm during peak season and consistent snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zauchensee

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