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Garmisch-Partenkirchen Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Garmisch-Partenkirchen

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 13:37 CDT.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours18cm
Next 7 Days24cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Forecast for today in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

Snow Line from 2,329m to 1,129m, with rain below.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen has 18cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Garmisch-Partenkirchen from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
2,830m
-6℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-7℃
Mixed
-5℃
Snow
+10cm
-5℃
Snow
+4cm
-5℃
Cloud
+2cm
-1℃
Mixed
0℃
Mixed
1,765m
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Light Snow
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Light Snow
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
700m
8℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Shwrs
9℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Shwrs
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,329m
to 1,129m

varying 1,939m
to 1,369m

varying 1,639m
to 1,279m

varying 1,649m
to 1,579m

Max Town8℃7℃9℃9℃8℃13℃12℃
Min Town5℃5℃5℃5℃6℃6℃4℃

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.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 9cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Light rain.

Snow Line from 2,329m to 1,129m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt DrizzleLt RainLt Drizzle

Light rain first, light drizzle then light rain, light drizzle later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 10cm New Snow

FogCloudLt RainLt Rain

Fog, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,939m to 1,369m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

DrizzleLt RainCloudLt Drizzle

Drizzle first, light rain then cloudy, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,639m to 1,279m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt DrizzleFog

Light rain, light drizzle, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,649m to 1,579m, with rain below.

Max 13℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FogCloudMixedClear

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 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.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Snow Forecast updated at 13:37 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Innsbruck11cm 18cm
Ehrwald12cm 16cm
Axamer Lizum8cm 14cm
Igls6cm 8cm
Berwang3cm 4cm
Seefeld3cm 4cm
Oberau-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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