Fontanella / Faschina Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina
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This is the Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina, Austria for 16 days from 19 February.
Updated 19 February 2025 08:32 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 25 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm2in |
| Next 48 Hours | -- |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm2in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Fontanella / Faschina.
Forecast for today in Fontanella / Faschina
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Lech (18km11 miles from Fontanella / Faschina) is reporting “packed powder” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Fontanella / Faschina Snow Report
Snow report from Lech (18km11 miles from Fontanella / Faschina)
| Upper Snow Depths | 120cm47in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 85cm33in |
| Snow Conditions | Packed Powder |
| Last Snow | 14 February |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 50 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Fontanella / Faschina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,900m6,234ft | 1℃34°F
| 3℃37°F
| 9℃49°F
| 8℃45°F
 | 6℃42°F
| 6℃42°F
| 2℃35°F
 +5cm+2in
|
| 1,700m5,577ft | 2℃36°F
| 4℃39°F
| 10℃49°F
| 8℃45°F
| 6℃42°F
| 7℃45°F
| 3℃38°F
+5cm+2in
|
| 1,500m4,921ft | 3℃38°F
| 6℃43°F
| 12℃53°F
| 10℃49°F
| 8℃46°F
| 9℃48°F
| 5℃40°F
+2cm+1in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,639m5,377ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 3℃38°F | 6℃43°F | 12℃53°F | 10℃49°F | 8℃46°F | 9℃48°F | 5℃40°F |
| Min Town | -4℃26°F | 0℃32°F | 2℃35°F | 1℃34°F | 0℃32°F | 1℃33°F | -1℃31°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.
Fontanella / Faschina 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
2cm to 5cm1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow showers at altitude, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,639m5,377ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina, 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 Fontanella / Faschina, 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.
Fontanella / Faschina Snow Forecast updated at 08:32 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Fontanella / Faschina
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberstaufen | - | 17cm7in | |||||||
| Damüls | - | 14cm5in | |||||||
| Lech | - | 12cm5in | |||||||
| Ischgl | - | 8cm3in | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | - | 8cm3in | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | - | 8cm3in | |||||||
| Oberstdorf | - | 8cm3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fontanella / Faschina
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fontanella / Faschina, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fontanella / Faschina, 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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.