Oberammergau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Oberammergau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Oberammergau, Germany for 16 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 19:36 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Oberammergau.
Forecast for today in Oberammergau
Max 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow, light rain showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,310ft to resort level.
Oberammergau has 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Oberammergau Snow Report
Snow report from Ehrwald (15 miles from Oberammergau)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Oberammergau 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 4,199ft | 34°F
 +1in
| 33°F
 +2in
| 37°F
 | 34°F
 | 37°F
| 50°F
 | 51°F
 |
| 3,576ft | 37°F
+1in
| 36°F
+2in
| 38°F
| 37°F
| 41°F
| 55°F
| 56°F
|
| 2,953ft | 40°F
| 40°F
+1in
| 40°F
| 39°F
| 43°F
| 56°F
| 58°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,310ft | varying 2,982ft | 2,953ft | 2,953ft | |||
| Max Town | 40°F | 40°F | 40°F | 39°F | 43°F | 56°F | 58°F |
| Min Town | 32°F | 32°F | 33°F | 35°F | 32°F | 27°F | 34°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.
Oberammergau 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 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow, light rain showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,310ft to resort level.
Max 40°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,982ft to resort level.
Max 40°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Max 39°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
New Snow
Fog, light rain, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 43°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
New Snow
Light snow first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 56°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, fair later.
Max 58°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
This Snow Forecast for Oberammergau, Germany 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 Oberammergau, 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.
Oberammergau Snow Forecast updated at 19:36 PDT, next update expected 01:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Oberammergau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 8in | 9in | |||||||
| Ehrwald | 6in | 8in | |||||||
| Berwang | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| Schwangau / Tegelberg | 5in | 6in | |||||||
| Oberau | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Herzogstand / Kochel | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Seefeld | 2in | 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Oberammergau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Oberammergau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Oberammergau, 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 Oberammergau 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 Oberammergau 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 Oberammergau 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.