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Lech Snow Forecast - 21st April 2025

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Lech Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lech

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This is the Snow Forecast for Lech, Austria for 16 days from 21 April.

Updated 21 April 2025 11:33 PDT.

Lech Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected23 April
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours3in
Next 7 Days7in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Lech

Max 53°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Lech is reporting “corn snow” with 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lech Snow Report

Lech Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths28in
Lower Snow Depths6in
Snow ConditionsCorn Snow
Last Snow31 March
Lifts Open53 Lifts
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 50 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Lech 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lech from OpenMeteo
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Wind
9,219ft
34°F
Cloud
35°F
Mixed
36°F
Snow
+3in
26°F
Light Snow
+2in
28°F
Light Snow
+1in
34°F
Cloud
37°F
Fair
6,988ft
42°F
Cloud
42°F
Mixed
44°F
Snow
+2in
35°F
Light Snow
+2in
36°F
Light Snow
+1in
42°F
Cloud
45°F
Fair
4,757ft
53°F
Cloud
52°F
Cloud
54°F
Cloud
41°F
Light Snow
42°F
Light Snow
48°F
Cloud
52°F
Cloud
Snow Line

7,051ft

varying 7,510ft
to 5,082ft

varying 5,804ft
to 4,918ft

varying 6,066ft
to 5,279ft

Max Town53°F52°F54°F41°F42°F48°F52°F
Min Town40°F40°F36°F36°F37°F37°F37°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.

Lech 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 53°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Max 52°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 54°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

up to 3in New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsSnow

Cloudy, rain showers, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 7,510ft to 5,082ft, with rain below.

Max 41°F
Min 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
24

up to 2in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Light snow at altitude.

Snow Line from 5,804ft to 4,918ft, with rain below.

Max 42°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

up to 1in New Snow

SnowLight SnowLt RainLt Rain

Snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude, light rain later.

Snow Line from 6,066ft to 5,279ft, with rain below.

Max 48°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
26

Snow unlikely

FogCloudCloudMixed

Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 52°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudClear

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Lech, 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 Lech, 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.

Lech Snow Forecast updated at 11:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Lech

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lech
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Silvretta1in 7in
Ischgl1in 7in
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis1in 7in
St Christoph am Arlberg2in 6in
Stuben1in 6in
Arlberg1in 6in
St. Anton am Arlberg1in 5in
Zürs2in 5in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lech

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