Lienz Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lienz
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This is the Snow Forecast for Lienz, Austria for 16 days from 8 May.
Updated 08 May 2025 03:35 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lienz.
Forecast for today in Lienz
Max 57°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Lienz has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lienz Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Lienz 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 7,218ft | 36°F
| 37°F
 +1in
| 46°F
| 48°F
 | 48°F
 | 42°F
| 38°F
 |
| 4,708ft | 45°F
| 46°F
 | 54°F
| 57°F
| 57°F
| 50°F
| 48°F
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| 2,198ft | 57°F
| 59°F
| 60°F
 | 64°F
| 64°F
| 60°F
| 57°F
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| Snow Line | varying 6,198ft | varying 6,624ft | varying 6,755ft | ||||
| Max Town | 57°F | 59°F | 60°F | 64°F | 64°F | 60°F | 57°F |
| Min Town | 47°F | 47°F | 47°F | 45°F | 48°F | 51°F | 50°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.
Lienz 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 57°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 59°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 59°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
09
up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 6,624ft to 5,771ft, with rain below.
Max 60°F
Min 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 47°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Max 64°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 64°F
Min 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 48°F to daytime highs around 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then thunderstorms, light rain later.
Max 60°F
Min 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Max 57°F
Min 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 50°F to daytime highs around 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 6,755ft to 6,722ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Lienz, 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 Lienz, 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.
Lienz Snow Forecast updated at 03:35 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Lienz
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heiligenblut / Großglockner | 8in | 12in | |||||||
| Flattach | 3in | 12in | |||||||
| Kals am Großglockner | 2in | 4in | |||||||
| Matrei in Osttirol | 1in | 3in | |||||||
| Sillian | 1in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lienz
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lienz, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lienz, 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 Lienz 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 Lienz 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 Lienz 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.