Donnersbach Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Donnersbach
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This is the Snow Forecast for Donnersbach, Austria for 16 days from 26 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 03:38 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 5in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Donnersbach.
Forecast for today in Donnersbach
Max 41°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
New Snow
Light rain showers first, cloudy then snow showers, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Donnersbach has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Donnersbach Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Donnersbach 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F2 | NW F4 | ||||
| 6,562ft | 36°F
| 31°F
 | 42°F
| 32°F
 +2in
| 29°F
+3in
| 39°F
| 38°F
 |
| NW F2 | NW F2 | NW F4 | |||||
| 5,906ft | 39°F
| 34°F
 | 44°F
| 34°F
+2in
| 32°F
+3in
| 42°F
| 41°F
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 5,249ft | 41°F
| 36°F
| 46°F
| 37°F
+1in
| 34°F
+3in
| 43°F
| 43°F
|
| Snow Line | 5,249ft | 5,249ft | 5,249ft | 5,249ft | |||
| Max Town | 41°F | 36°F | 46°F | 37°F | 34°F | 43°F | 43°F |
| Min Town | 32°F | 30°F | 29°F | 32°F | 31°F | 29°F | 31°F |
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.
Donnersbach 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 41°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
New Snow
Light rain showers first, cloudy then snow showers, fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 36°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, light drizzle, clear spells later.
Max 46°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 37°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 34°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 43°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then fair, clear spells later.
Max 43°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Donnersbach, 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 Donnersbach, on any given trail 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.
Donnersbach Snow Forecast updated at 03:38 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Donnersbach
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyhrn-Priel | 1in | 16in | |||||||
| Obertraun/Dachstein | 2in | 12in | |||||||
| Riesneralm | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Dachstein-Tauern | - | 7in | |||||||
| Schladming | - | 7in | |||||||
| Pruggern | - | 5in | |||||||
| Bad Mitterndorf | - | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Donnersbach
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Donnersbach, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Donnersbach, 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 Donnersbach 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 Donnersbach 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 Donnersbach 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.