Innsbruck Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 15 May 2026 01:44 BST
Snow Forecast for Innsbruck
Snow and Weather from 15 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Innsbruck Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Innsbruck?
| Next Snow Expected | 15 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 20cm 8in |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm 8in |
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Forecast for today in Innsbruck
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
15
up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle, heavy drizzle later.
Snow Line from 2,226m 7,303ft to 965m 3,166ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Innsbruck are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Fri 15 | Sat 16 | Sun 17 | Mon 18 | Tue 19 | Wed 20 | Thu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,200m 10,499ft | -6℃ 21°F
 +6cm +2in
| -8℃ 17°F
 +13cm +5in
| -2℃ 27°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
 +2cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
 +1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
+5cm +2in
|
| 1,890m 6,201ft | 1℃ 34°F
+6cm +3in
| 0℃ 32°F
 +13cm +5in
| 5℃ 40°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 10℃ 50°F
|
| 580m 1,903ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 11℃ 51°F
| 18℃ 63°F
| 19℃ 66°F
| 19℃ 67°F
| 19℃ 65°F
| 20℃ 67°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,226m 7,303ft | varying 1,980m 6,496ft | varying 2,242m 7,356ft | varying 2,611m 8,566ft | varying 3,057m 10,030ft | varying 2,872m 9,423ft | |
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 11℃ 51°F | 18℃ 63°F | 19℃ 66°F | 19℃ 67°F | 19℃ 65°F | 20℃ 67°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 5℃ 40°F | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 39°F | 8℃ 45°F | 13℃ 55°F | 11℃ 52°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.
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Snow Forecast near Innsbruck
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hintertux | 20cm 8in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Hochfügen | 19cm 8in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Mayrhofen | 19cm 8in | 22cm 8in | |||||||
| Kühtai-Sellraintal | 19cm 7in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Kaltenbach | 17cm 7in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Igls | 18cm 7in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Seefeld | 16cm 6in | 16cm 6in |
Snow Reliability
Innsbruck typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths reaching up to 200 cm in peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions, visit J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Innsbruck
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Innsbruck, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Innsbruck, 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 Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck 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.