St Jakob im Defereggen 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 07:43 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for St Jakob im Defereggen

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

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	21 March
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	3cm
Next 7 Days	72cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for St Jakob im Defereggen

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 7℃
Min -11℃

52cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,912m to resort level (1,389m).

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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 20	Clear sky.	Max 5℃ Min -11℃
Sat 21	2cm to 4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 1,604m to resort level (1,389m).	Max 3℃ Min -9℃
Sun 22	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (1,389m).	Max 1℃ Min -3℃
Mon 23	Cloudy at altitude, fair below.	Max 3℃ Min -8℃
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 7℃ Min -11℃
Wed 25	10cm to 11cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow Line from 1,912m to resort level (1,389m).	Max 6℃ Min -4℃
Thu 26	32cm to 36cm New Snow Heavy snow. Snow Line from 1,420m to resort level (1,389m).	Max 2℃ Min -6℃

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 07:43 CDT, next update expected 13:00 CDT.

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.

Snow Forecast near St Jakob im Defereggen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near St Jakob im Defereggen
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Lienz	3cm	95cm
Three Peaks / 3 Zinnen	2cm	82cm
Matrei in Osttirol	3cm	77cm
Sillian	2cm	76cm
Krimml	2cm	65cm
Königsleiten	2cm	65cm
Bruneck-Kronplatz	1cm	48cm

Snow Reliability

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.