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SkiWelt Snow Forecast - 16th March 2026

SkiWelt Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 March 2026 00:46 GMT

Snow Forecast for SkiWelt

Snow and Weather from 16 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

SkiWelt Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in SkiWelt?

SkiWelt Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,289m)
Next Snow Expected16 March
Next Snow Amount 5cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 9cm 4in
Next 7 Days 13cm 5in
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Forecast for today in SkiWelt

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
16

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudMixedLt DrizzleMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then light drizzle, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,205m 3,953ft to 635m 2,083ft , with rain below.

Forecast times for SkiWelt are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for SkiWelt from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Mon
16
Tue
17
Wed
18
Thu
19
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Wind
1,957m 6,421ft
2℃ 35°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+4cm +2in
1℃ 35°F
Clear
1℃ 34°F
Clear
0℃ 31°F
Fair
0℃ 33°F
Snow
+4cm +1in
1℃ 34°F
Clear
1,289m 4,227ft
6℃ 43°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
2℃ 35°F
Light Snow
+4cm +2in
6℃ 42°F
Clear
5℃ 42°F
Clear
4℃ 39°F
Fair
5℃ 40°F
Snow
+4cm +1in
5℃ 42°F
Clear
620m 2,034ft
10℃ 50°F
Snow
5℃ 42°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
10℃ 50°F
Clear
12℃ 54°F
Clear
11℃ 51°F
Fair
11℃ 51°F
Cloud
13℃ 54°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,205m 3,953ft
to 635m 2,083ft

varying 1,205m 3,953ft
to 620m 2,034ft

varying 1,189m 3,901ft
to 974m 3,196ft

varying 1,574m 5,164ft
to 774m 2,539ft

Max Town 10℃ 50°F 5℃ 42°F 10℃ 50°F 12℃ 54°F 11℃ 51°F 11℃ 51°F 13℃ 54°F
Min Town 2℃ 35°F -3℃ 27°F -4℃ 24°F -5℃ 24°F -3℃ 26°F -1℃ 31°F -3℃ 27°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.

Snow Forecast near SkiWelt

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near SkiWelt
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Hopfgarten im Brixental 14cm 6in 20cm 8in
Itter 14cm 6in 20cm 8in
Alpbach 11cm 4in 15cm 6in
Westendorf 10cm 4in 15cm 6in
Auffach 9cm 4in 14cm 6in
Brixen im Thale 9cm 4in 13cm 5in
Kelchsau 9cm 3in 13cm 5in
Niederau 9cm 3in 13cm 5in

Snow Reliability

SkiWelt boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak season and consistent snowfall. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski to plan your visit accordingly.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in SkiWelt

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to SkiWelt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in SkiWelt, 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 SkiWelt 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 SkiWelt 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 SkiWelt 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.

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