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Zakopane Snow Forecast - 2nd April 2025

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Zakopane Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zakopane

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zakopane, Poland for 16 days from 2 April.

Updated 02 April 2025 13:32 BST.

Zakopane Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 April
Next Snow Amount 4cm 2in
Next 48 Hours 3cm 1in
Next 7 Days 17cm 7in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zakopane.

Forecast for today in Zakopane

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt DrizzleCloud

Light snow at altitude, light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,449m 4,754ft to 1,119m 3,671ft , with rain below.

Zakopane has 3cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zakopane Snow Report

Zakopane Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Zakopane 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zakopane from OpenMeteo
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
WindNW F3NW F3NW F2
1,960m 6,430ft
-1℃ 30°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
2℃ 36°F
Clear
6℃ 42°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
-14℃ 8°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
-11℃ 13°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
-9℃ 15°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
E F2NW F3NW F3NW F2
1,446m 4,742ft
1℃ 35°F
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃ 41°F
Clear
9℃ 47°F
Cloud
4℃ 40°F
Snow
+4cm +2in
-10℃ 13°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
-7℃ 19°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
-6℃ 21°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
NW F3NW F3NW F3
931m 3,054ft
6℃ 42°F
Light Snow
9℃ 48°F
Clear
12℃ 54°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Snow
+1cm
-4℃ 24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃ 26°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
-1℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 1,449m 4,754ft
to 1,119m 3,671ft

varying 1,339m 4,393ft
to 931m 3,054ft

931m 3,054ft

931m 3,054ft

931m 3,054ft

Max Town 6℃ 42°F 9℃ 48°F 12℃ 54°F 8℃ 46°F -4℃ 24°F -3℃ 26°F -1℃ 31°F
Min Town 2℃ 36°F 0℃ 32°F 0℃ 33°F -5℃ 23°F -6℃ 20°F -7℃ 19°F -6℃ 20°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.

Zakopane 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 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLt DrizzleCloud

Light snow at altitude, light drizzle, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,449m 4,754ft to 1,119m 3,671ft , with rain below.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
05

1cm to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

MixedLight SnowSnowLight Snow

Clear spells first, light snow then snow showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,339m 4,393ft to resort level.

Max -4℃ 24°F
Min -6℃ 20°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 20°F and not getting above -4℃ 24°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
06

1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowSnowMixedLight Snow

Light snow first, snow showers then clear spells, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -7℃ 19°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ 19°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
07

2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFairSnow

Light snow, fair, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -6℃ 20°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 20°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowFairClearClear

Light snow, fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Zakopane, Poland 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 Zakopane, 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.

Zakopane Snow Forecast updated at 13:32 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Zakopane

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zakopane
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Liptovské Ján 7cm 3in 22cm 9in
Vysoké Tatry 2cm 1in 22cm 9in
Czarna Góra- 11cm 4in
Jezersko- 11cm 4in
Bialka Tatrzańska- 8cm 3in
Rackova Dolina- 6cm 2in
Svit- 5cm 2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zakopane

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