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Abtenau Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Abtenau Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 07:45 CDT

Snow Forecast for Abtenau

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Abtenau Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Abtenau?

Abtenau Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,095m)
Next Snow Expected25 March
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days38cm
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Forecast for today in Abtenau

Max 9℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Abtenau from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20		Sat
21		Sun
22		Mon
23		Tue
24		Wed
25		Thu
26
Wind
1,480m
4℃
Clear
2℃
Light Snow
4℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-3℃
Snow
+19cm
1,095m
6℃
Clear
4℃
Light Snow
6℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-1℃
Snow
+19cm
710m
9℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
9℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
12℃
Cloud
14℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
2℃
Snow
+16cm
Snow Line

varying 956m
to 895m

varying 864m
to 710m

varying 756m
to 710m

Max Town9℃7℃9℃9℃12℃14℃2℃
Min Town-1℃-1℃-1℃-2℃-1℃-1℃-1℃

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 Abtenau

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Abtenau
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Obertauern2cm 77cm
Flachau1cm 66cm
Schladming1cm 60cm
Hochkönig2cm 55cm
Krippenstein1cm 54cm
Filzmoos1cm 53cm
Alpendorf-51cm
Obertraun/Dachstein1cm 47cm

Snow Reliability

Abtenau typically enjoys reliable snow conditions from December to March, with an average snow depth of around 70 cm. For the latest snow and weather information, check J2Ski for up-to-date details.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Abtenau

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