Lofer Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lofer
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This is the Snow Forecast for Lofer, Austria for 15 days from 31 May.
Updated 31 May 2025 04:07 IST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lofer.
Forecast for today in Lofer
Max 27℃
Min 14℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 27℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Lofer has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lofer Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Lofer)
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| Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | Tue 03 | Wed 04 | Thu 05 | Fri 06 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 1,790m | 19℃
| 18℃
 | 16℃
| 14℃
| 20℃
 | 10℃
 | 14℃
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| 1,215m | 22℃
| 22℃
| 18℃
 | 17℃
| 23℃
| 12℃
| 17℃
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| 640m | 27℃
| 26℃
| 20℃
| 20℃
| 26℃
| 15℃
| 21℃
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 27℃ | 26℃ | 20℃ | 20℃ | 26℃ | 15℃ | 21℃ |
| Min Town | 14℃ | 16℃ | 15℃ | 14℃ | 13℃ | 12℃ | 12℃ |
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.
Lofer 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 27℃
Min 14℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 27℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 26℃
Min 16℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16℃ to daytime highs around 26℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 20℃
Min 15℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Max 20℃
Min 14℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 26℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 26℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 15℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, clear spells later.
Max 21℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Lofer, 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 Lofer, 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.
Lofer Snow Forecast updated at 04:07 IST, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lofer
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lofer, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lofer, 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 Lofer 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 Lofer 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 Lofer 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.