Zell am See Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zell am See
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zell am See, Austria for 16 days from 24 March.
Updated 24 March 2025 19:33 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zell am See.
Forecast for today in Zell am See
Max 14℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Zell am See has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Zell am See Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (13km from Zell am See)
| Upper Snow Depths | 70cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
Zell am See 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,950m | 4℃
 | 3℃
 | 4℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 8℃
 | 0℃
+6cm
| -4℃
+1cm
|
| 1,355m | 10℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 10℃
| 3℃
+6cm
| 1℃
+1cm
|
| 760m | 14℃
| 12℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 13℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,799m | varying 1,699m | varying 1,509m | varying 1,299m | varying 1,429m | varying 979m | |
| Max Town | 14℃ | 12℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 13℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
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.
Zell am See 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 14℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light rain then rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,509m to 1,329m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,299m to 1,199m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 6cm New Snow
Rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,429m to 979m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 979m to 889m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Zell am See, 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 Zell am See, 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.
Zell am See Snow Forecast updated at 19:33 AEDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Zell am See
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitzsteinhorn | 23cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 10cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Kaprun | 8cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Rauris | 7cm | 21cm | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 7cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 3cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 3cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 2cm | 15cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zell am See
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zell am See, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zell am See, 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 Zell am See 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 Zell am See 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 Zell am See 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.