Lech Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lech
This is the Snow Forecast for Lech, Austria for 16 days from 14 November.
Updated 14 November 2025 20:11 IST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lech.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Lech Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Lech?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm |
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Forecast for today in Lech
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.
Lech has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lech Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 15cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Last Snow | |
| 10cm of Snow - 27 October | |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| We don't have a recent Avalanche Risk report, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
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| Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | S F3 | |||||
| 2,810m | 5℃
| 2℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| -3℃
 +11cm
| -9℃
 | -4℃
| -4℃
|
| S F3 | S F3 | ||||||
| 2,130m | 9℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+10cm
| -5℃
| 0℃
| 0℃
|
| S F2 | |||||||
| 1,450m | 15℃
| 13℃
| 9℃
| 4℃
 +5cm
| -2℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,279m | varying 2,229m | varying 2,179m | 1,450m | |||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 13℃ | 9℃ | 4℃ | -2℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | -6℃ | -10℃ | -7℃ | -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.
Lech 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 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,279m to 2,219m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,229m to 2,169m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
5cm to 11cm New Snow
Fog first, snow at altitude then light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,179m to resort level.
Max -2℃
Min -10℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 2℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Lech, 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 Lech, 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.
Lech Snow Forecast updated at 20:11 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Lech
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zürs | 3cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Oberstdorf | - | 18cm | |||||||
| Damüls | - | 15cm | |||||||
| Arlberg | 3cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Silvretta | 7cm | 22cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | 1cm | 11cm | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 1cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Stuben | - | 10cm |
Snow Reliability
Lech enjoys reliable snowfall throughout the winter season, with average snow depths reaching up to 4 meters. The region's altitude helps maintain snow quality, so be sure to check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lech
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lech, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lech, 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 Lech 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 Lech 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 Lech 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.