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Lofer Snow Forecast - 7th May 2025

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Lofer Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lofer

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This is the Snow Forecast for Lofer, Austria for 16 days from 7 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 17:32 PDT.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Lofer

Max 51°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsLt Rain

Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.

Lofer has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lofer Snow Report

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lofer from OpenMeteo
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wind
5,873ft
38°F
Cloud
34°F
Light Snow
38°F
Cloud
49°F
Mixed
52°F
Cloud
54°F
Mixed
50°F
Lt Rain
3,986ft
45°F
Cloud
41°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
42°F
Cloud
53°F
Mixed
56°F
Mixed
57°F
Mixed
54°F
Lt Rain
2,100ft
51°F
Cloud
48°F
Cloud
47°F
Cloud
58°F
Mixed
61°F
Mixed
62°F
Fair
62°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 4,262ft
to 4,163ft

4,754ft

Max Town51°F48°F47°F58°F61°F62°F62°F
Min Town40°F43°F41°F39°F42°F40°F42°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.

Lofer 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 51°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsLt Rain

Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.

Max 48°F
Min 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudLt Rain

Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.

Max 47°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainDrizzleCloudMixed

Light rain first, drizzle then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 58°F
Min 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 58°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedClear

Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 61°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 61°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedClear

Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 62°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 62°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FairClearMixedFair

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

Max 62°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 62°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

FogMixedMixedCloud

Fog, clear spells, cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Lofer, 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 Lofer, 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.

Lofer Snow Forecast updated at 17:32 PDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Lofer

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lofer
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Kaprun3in 6in
Kitzbühel2in 2in
Saalbach Hinterglemm1in 1in
SkiWelt1in 1in
Söll1in 1in
Zell am See--

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lofer

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