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Donnersbach Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Donnersbach Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 01:45 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Donnersbach

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Donnersbach Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Donnersbach?

Donnersbach Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,800m)
Next Snow Expected21 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days54cm
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Forecast for today in Donnersbach

Max 3℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Donnersbach are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Donnersbach from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindSE F2SW F2
2,000m
-1℃
Cloud
-3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-3℃
Mixed
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Snow
+5cm
-4℃
Hvy Snow
+28cm
SE F2SW F2
1,800m
0℃
Cloud
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Hvy Snow
+28cm
SE F2SW F2
1,600m
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Snow
+4cm
-1℃
Snow
+26cm
Snow Line

1,600m

1,600m

1,600m

Max Town3℃1℃1℃4℃7℃8℃-1℃
Min Town-5℃-4℃-4℃-8℃-5℃-6℃-7℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Donnersbach

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Donnersbach
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Dachstein-Tauern1cm 61cm
Schladming1cm 60cm
Pruggern1cm 56cm
Riesneralm-53cm
Obertraun/Dachstein1cm 47cm
Bad Mitterndorf2cm 40cm
Pyhrn-Priel-31cm

Snow Reliability

Donnersbach typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths of around 100 cm during peak season. Consistent snowfall ensures quality skiing, but always check J2Ski for the latest snow updates.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Donnersbach

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