Oberstdorf Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Oberstdorf
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This is the Snow Forecast for Oberstdorf, Germany for 16 days from 12 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 07:33 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 16cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Oberstdorf.
Forecast for today in Oberstdorf
Max 10℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,679m to 1,129m, with rain below.
Lech (24km from Oberstdorf) is reporting “packed powder” with 16cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Oberstdorf Snow Report
Snow report from Lech (24km from Oberstdorf)
| Upper Snow Depths | 95cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 60cm |
| Snow Conditions | Packed Powder |
| Last Snow | 27 February |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 49 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Oberstdorf 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,220m | 1℃
 +8cm
| -3℃
 +6cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| 1℃
 | -4℃
+2cm
| -1℃
| 1℃
 |
| 1,520m | 6℃
 +3cm
| 1℃
+3cm
| -1℃
+2cm
| 5℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 5℃
 |
| NE F3 | |||||||
| 820m | 10℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
| 7℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,679m | varying 1,219m | varying 939m | varying 939m | varying 929m | ||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 7℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 1℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | -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.
Oberstdorf 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℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 8cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,679m to 1,129m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 6cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,219m to 839m, with rain below.
Max 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 939m to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Snow showers at altitude early, then cloudy later.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 929m to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Oberstdorf, 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 Oberstdorf, 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.
Oberstdorf Snow Forecast updated at 07:33 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Oberstdorf
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damüls | 14cm | 19cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | 12cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Lech | 12cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Oberjoch-Hindelang | 15cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Oberstaufen | 12cm | 14cm | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 5cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Rettenberg | 7cm | 9cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Oberstdorf
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Oberstdorf, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Oberstdorf, 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 Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf 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.