Zauchensee Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zauchensee
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zauchensee, Austria for 15 days from 27 March.
Updated 26 March 2025 13:39 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 7in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zauchensee.
Forecast for today in Zauchensee
Max 41°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°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
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers at altitude, light drizzle, cloudy later.
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Updated 26 March 2025 23:38 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Zauchensee over the next 3 days.
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Zauchensee Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Zauchensee 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 7,218ft | 31°F
| 40°F
| 28°F
 +3in
| 25°F
 +4in
| 36°F
| 39°F
 | 43°F
 |
| NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 5,823ft | 36°F
| 45°F
| 33°F
+3in
| 30°F
+4in
| 41°F
| 44°F
| 48°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 4,429ft | 41°F
| 50°F
| 40°F
+2in
| 34°F
+3in
| 48°F
| 51°F
| 55°F
|
| Snow Line | 4,459ft | varying 5,082ft | varying 4,787ft | 4,429ft | |||
| Max Town | 41°F | 50°F | 40°F | 34°F | 48°F | 51°F | 55°F |
| Min Town | 33°F | 30°F | 31°F | 32°F | 32°F | 34°F | 35°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.
Zauchensee 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 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°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
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers at altitude, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 50°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.
Max 40°F
Min 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
2in to 3in New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then light snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 4,787ft to resort level.
Max 34°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
3in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 48°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 51°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Fair.
Max 55°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Zauchensee, 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 Zauchensee, 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.
Zauchensee Snow Forecast updated at 13:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Zauchensee
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altenmarkt-Zauchensee | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Altenmarkt | 3in | 5in | |||||||
| Lavanttal | 3in | 4in | |||||||
| Bohinj | 2in | 2in | |||||||
| Krvavec | - | - |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zauchensee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zauchensee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zauchensee, 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 Zauchensee 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 Zauchensee 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 Zauchensee 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.