Ellmau Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Ellmau
This is the Snow Forecast for Ellmau, Austria for 16 days from 15 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 03:36 NZDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Ellmau.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Ellmau Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Ellmau?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
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Forecast for today in Ellmau
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Ellmau has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Ellmau Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Ellmau)
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|
Ski area reported to be open, with 2 lifts running.
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,870m | 9℃
| 6℃
| 2℃
 +2cm
| -4℃
 | -4℃
 | -3℃
+3cm
| -3℃
 +4cm
|
| 1,260m | 12℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
+3cm
| -3℃
+4cm
|
| 650m | 15℃
| 14℃
| 9℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,529m | 729m | 889m | varying 889m | |||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 14℃ | 9℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ |
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.
Ellmau 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
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,529m to 739m, with rain below.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fog, fair later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to 889m, with rain below.
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 889m to 719m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Ellmau, 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 Ellmau, 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.
Ellmau Snow Forecast updated at 03:36 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Ellmau
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelchsau | 4cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Brixen im Thale | 2cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Auffach | 8cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 5cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Alpbach | 5cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 6cm | 12cm | |||||||
| St Johann in Tirol | 4cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Hopfgarten im Brixental | 3cm | 11cm |
Snow Reliability
Ellmau enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically boasting snow depths of up to 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Ellmau
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Ellmau, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Ellmau, 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 Ellmau 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 Ellmau 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 Ellmau 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.