St Jakob im Defereggen 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 16 October 2026 21:42 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for St Jakob im Defereggen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 16 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

St Jakob im Defereggen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in St Jakob im Defereggen?

St Jakob im Defereggen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,955m)
Next Snow Expected	22 October
Next Snow Amount	12cm 5in
Next 48 Hours	- -
Next 7 Days	12cm 5in

Long-range Snow Outlook for St Jakob im Defereggen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 20℃ 68°F
Min -5℃ 22°F

13cm 5in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,158m 7,080ft to 1,527m 5,010ft , with rain below.

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St Jakob im Defereggen Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for St Jakob im Defereggen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 16	Cloudy.	Max 20℃ 68°F Min 6℃ 43°F
Sat 17	Clear spells.	Max 17℃ 62°F Min 7℃ 44°F
Sun 18	Cloudy at altitude, fair below.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 4℃ 40°F
Mon 19	Clear sky.	Max 16℃ 61°F Min 5℃ 40°F
Tue 20	Fog at altitude, cloudy below.	Max 11℃ 51°F Min 6℃ 43°F
Wed 21	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, drizzle below. Snow Line from 2,158m 7,080ft to 2,020m 6,627ft , with rain below.	Max 11℃ 52°F Min 6℃ 42°F
Thu 22	up to 12cm up to 5in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,943m 6,375ft to 1,527m 5,010ft , with rain below.	Max 5℃ 41°F Min -5℃ 22°F

This Snow Forecast for St Jakob im Defereggen, 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 St Jakob im Defereggen, 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.

St Jakob im Defereggen Snow Forecast updated at 21:42 BST, next update expected 03:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for St Jakob im Defereggen, Austria at 1,389m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near St Jakob im Defereggen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near St Jakob im Defereggen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Sillian	-	13cm 5in
Königsleiten	-	12cm 5in
Matrei in Osttirol	-	12cm 5in
Three Peaks / 3 Zinnen	-	12cm 5in
Krimml	-	11cm 4in
Lienz	-	6cm 2in
Bruneck-Kronplatz	-	3cm 1in

How reliable is the snow in St Jakob im Defereggen?

St Jakob im Defereggen typically enjoys a solid snow depth of up to 150 cm during peak season, with reliable snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information to plan your visit.

Off-Piste Safety in St Jakob im Defereggen

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in St Jakob im Defereggen, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.