Fontanella / Faschina Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina
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This is the Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina, Austria for 16 days from 6 March.
Updated 05 March 2025 22:33 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Fontanella / Faschina.
Forecast for today in Fontanella / Faschina
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Lech (18km from Fontanella / Faschina) is reporting “packed powder” with no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Fontanella / Faschina Snow Report
Snow report from Lech (18km from Fontanella / Faschina)
| Upper Snow Depths | 105cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 75cm |
| Snow Conditions | Packed Powder |
| Last Snow | 27 February |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 50 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Fontanella / Faschina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | Tue 11 | Wed 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,900m | 6℃
| 5℃
| 8℃
 | 8℃
| 5℃
 | 1℃
 | -2℃
 +4cm
|
| SE F2 | |||||||
| 1,700m | 7℃
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
| -1℃
+4cm
|
| 1,500m | 10℃
| 9℃
| 10℃
| 10℃
| 7℃
 | 4℃
| 1℃
+7cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,619m | 1,500m | |||||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 10℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | -1℃ | -3℃ |
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.
Fontanella / Faschina 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 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
4cm to 7cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina, 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 Fontanella / Faschina, 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.
Fontanella / Faschina Snow Forecast updated at 22:33 CST, next update expected 04:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Fontanella / Faschina
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damüls | - | 17cm | |||||||
| Lech | - | 14cm | |||||||
| Oberstaufen | - | 12cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Oberstdorf | - | 11cm | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | - | 7cm | |||||||
| Ischgl | - | 3cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fontanella / Faschina
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fontanella / Faschina, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fontanella / Faschina, 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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.