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Kössen Snow Forecast - 12th October 2026

Kössen Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 October 2026 08:45 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Kössen

Snow and Weather from 12 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Kössen Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Kössen?

Kössen Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,150m)
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Forecast for today in Kössen

Max 13℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

MixedClearCloudClear

Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Kössen from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
Wind
1,700m
7℃
Cloud
10℃
Clear
10℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Cloud
14℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
1,150m
10℃
Cloud
13℃
Clear
14℃
Lt Drizzle
17℃
Cloud
18℃
Mixed
13℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
600m
13℃
Cloud
16℃
Clear
16℃
Lt Drizzle
20℃
Cloud
21℃
Mixed
16℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town13℃16℃16℃20℃21℃16℃16℃
Min Town4℃0℃11℃8℃5℃7℃9℃

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.

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How reliable is the snow in Kössen?

Kössen typically enjoys a solid snowpack throughout the winter, with average depths ranging from 50 to 100 cm. For the latest snow conditions, including snowfall updates and snowmelt forecasts, be sure to check out J2Ski for reliable information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kössen

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