Fontanella / Faschina Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina
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This is the Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina, Austria for 15 days from 29 March.
Updated 29 March 2025 11:35 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Fontanella / Faschina.
Forecast for today in Fontanella / Faschina
Max 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
6cm to 10cm New Snow
Light snow, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 29 March 2025 17:40 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Fontanella / Faschina over the next 2 days.
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Lech (18km from Fontanella / Faschina) is reporting "packed powder".
Fontanella / Faschina Snow Report
Snow report from Lech (18km from Fontanella / Faschina)
| Upper Snow Depths | 100cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm |
| Snow Conditions | Packed Powder |
| Last Snow | 24 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 50 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Fontanella / Faschina 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,900m | -1℃
 +10cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+7cm
| 1℃
 +1cm
| 7℃
 | 6℃
| 5℃
 |
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,700m | 1℃
+10cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+7cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 7℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
|
| 1,500m | 2℃
+6cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+5cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,500m | 1,500m | 1,500m | 1,500m | |||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 5℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Fontanella / Faschina 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 2℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
6cm to 10cm New Snow
Light snow, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
5cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow showers, snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
1cm New Snow
Freezing fog first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 8℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, rain showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Fontanella / Faschina, 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 Fontanella / Faschina, 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.
Fontanella / Faschina Snow Forecast updated at 11:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Fontanella / Faschina
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damüls | 29cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Oberstdorf | 27cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Lech | 16cm | 17cm | |||||||
| St Christoph am Arlberg | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| St. Anton am Arlberg | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Oberstaufen | 11cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Ischgl | 10cm | 10cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fontanella / Faschina
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fontanella / Faschina, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fontanella / Faschina, 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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 Fontanella / Faschina 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.