Zell am See Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zell am See
This is the Snow and Weather for Zell am See from 12 February.
Updated 12 February 2026 23:43 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zell am See.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Zell am See Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Zell am See?
| Next Snow Expected | 14 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm |
| Next 7 Days | 36cm |
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Forecast for today in Zell am See
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,468m to resort level (760m).
Forecast times for Zell am See are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
Zell am See has up to 36cm new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Zell am See Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (13km from Zell am See)
| Upper Snow Depths | 105cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 70cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Ski area reported to be open, with 67 lifts running.
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| Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,950m | 2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| -2℃
 +6cm
| -7℃
 +2cm
| -3℃
+5cm
| -6℃
+11cm
| -3℃
+8cm
|
| 1,355m | 6℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 1℃
+6cm
| -3℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+5cm
| -2℃
+11cm
| 1℃
+8cm
|
| 760m | 9℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
 | 1℃
+2cm
| 5℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+15cm
| 4℃
+3cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,468m | varying 1,083m | varying 1,237m | 760m | varying 1,268m | 760m | varying 1,098m |
| Max Town | 9℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ | -8℃ | -9℃ | -5℃ | -4℃ |
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 Zell am See
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johann in Tirol | 7cm | 41cm | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 8cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Kitzsteinhorn | 10cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 8cm | 40cm | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 6cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Kaprun | 10cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 8cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 10cm | 30cm |
Snow Reliability
Zell am See typically enjoys reliable snow coverage from December to April, with average snow depths reaching up to 2 meters. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for real-time updates.
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.