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Zakopane Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Zakopane Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zakopane

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zakopane, Poland for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 22:34 AEST.

Zakopane Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zakopane.

Forecast for today in Zakopane

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLt DrizzleLt DrizzleShwrs

Cloudy, light drizzle, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,319m to 1,179m, with rain below.

Zakopane has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zakopane Snow Report

Zakopane Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Zakopane 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zakopane from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
1,960m
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Fair
1℃
Fair
2℃
Rain/Snow
-3℃
Mixed
1,446m
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Light Snow
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
5℃
Rain/Snow
0℃
Mixed
931m
6℃
Lt Drizzle
6℃
Lt Drizzle
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Fair
10℃
Mixed
8℃
Shwrs
7℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,319m
to 1,179m

varying 1,939m
to 1,359m

Max Town6℃6℃10℃11℃10℃8℃7℃
Min Town3℃3℃2℃3℃2℃2℃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.

Zakopane 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 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudLt DrizzleLt DrizzleShwrs

Cloudy, light drizzle, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,319m to 1,179m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleShwrsLt DrizzleCloud

Light drizzle first, rain showers then light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,359m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairMixed

Fair first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedFair

Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearLt DrizzleMixed

Clear sky, light drizzle, clear spells later.

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearFair

Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Zakopane, Poland 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 Zakopane, 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.

Zakopane Snow Forecast updated at 22:34 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Zakopane

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zakopane
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Vysoké Tatry1cm 10cm
Liptovské Ján2cm 6cm
Czarna Góra-1cm
Jezersko-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zakopane

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