Zillertal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zillertal
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zillertal, Austria for 15 days from 18 May.
Updated 17 May 2025 15:37 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 39cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zillertal.
Forecast for today in Zillertal
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,989m to 1,699m, with rain below.
Zillertal has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Zillertal Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Zillertal 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 3,280m | -2℃
 +6cm
| 3℃
| 3℃
 | 1℃
 +5cm
| -4℃
 +14cm
| -6℃
+12cm
| 0℃
+1cm
|
| 1,920m | 6℃
+1cm
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
|
| 560m | 16℃
| 21℃
| 21℃
| 19℃
| 14℃
 | 11℃
| 18℃
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| Snow Line | varying 1,989m | varying 2,639m | varying 2,289m | varying 2,019m | varying 1,589m | ||
| Max Town | 16℃ | 21℃ | 21℃ | 19℃ | 14℃ | 11℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 8℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 10℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ |
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.
Zillertal 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 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,989m to 1,699m, with rain below.
Max 21℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 21℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 19℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
21
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,639m to 2,199m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
22
up to 14cm New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 2,289m to 1,839m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
23
up to 12cm New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,019m to 1,599m, with rain below.
Max 18℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,589m to 1,289m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Zillertal, 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 Zillertal, 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.
Zillertal Snow Forecast updated at 15:37 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Zillertal
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tux - Finkenberg | 5cm | 34cm | |||||||
| Innsbruck | 15cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Hippach | 2cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Mayrhofen | 2cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Kaltenbach | 3cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Fügen | 3cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Igls | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Alpbach | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zillertal
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zillertal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zillertal, 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 Zillertal 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 Zillertal 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 Zillertal 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.