Ellmau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ellmau
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This is the Snow Forecast for Ellmau, Austria for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 20:33 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 39cm 15in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ellmau.
Forecast for today in Ellmau
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Ellmau has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Ellmau Snow Report
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,870m 6,135ft | 3℃ 37°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| 6℃ 43°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
 +12cm +5in
| 1℃ 33°F
 +7cm +3in
| -4℃ 25°F
 +18cm +7in
|
| 1,260m 4,134ft | 8℃ 46°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+9cm +3in
| 5℃ 41°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+15cm +6in
|
| 650m 2,133ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 4℃ 40°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,389m 4,557ft | varying 1,499m 4,918ft | varying 1,299m 4,262ft | varying 1,029m 3,376ft | |||
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 50°F | 11℃ 52°F | 13℃ 56°F | 7℃ 44°F | 9℃ 48°F | 4℃ 40°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 42°F | 6℃ 42°F | 4℃ 39°F | 2℃ 35°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 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.
Ellmau 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 12℃ 54°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 12cm up to 5in New Snow
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,499m 4,918ft to 879m 2,884ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,299m 4,262ft to 869m 2,851ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 18cm up to 7in New Snow
Light snow at altitude.
Snow Line from 1,029m 3,376ft to 679m 2,228ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Ellmau, 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 Ellmau, on any given piste 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.
Ellmau Snow Forecast updated at 20:33 GMT, next update expected 23:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Ellmau
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auffach | 4cm 1in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 3cm 1in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Alpbach | 2cm 1in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| SkiWelt | 3cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| St Johann in Tirol | - | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Westendorf | 3cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Brixen im Thale | 2cm 1in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 1cm 1in | 43cm 17in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ellmau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ellmau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ellmau, 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 Ellmau 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 Ellmau 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 Ellmau 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.