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Krippenstein Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Krippenstein Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 01:44 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Krippenstein

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Krippenstein Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Krippenstein?

Krippenstein Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,360m)
Next Snow Expected25 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days45cm

Forecast for today in Krippenstein

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudFair

Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Krippenstein from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Wind
2,110m
-1℃
Cloud
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+6cm
-7℃
Hvy Snow
+29cm
1,360m
5℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Hvy Snow
+25cm
610m
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
9℃
Fair
10℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
+3cm
3℃
Snow
+11cm
Snow Line

varying 1,456m
to 1,133m

varying 1,502m
to 610m

varying 795m
to 610m

Max Town10℃7℃9℃10℃13℃16℃3℃
Min Town2℃2℃1℃-1℃2℃0℃0℃

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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Snow Forecast near Krippenstein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Krippenstein
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Obertauern2cm 77cm
Flachau1cm 66cm
Rohrmoos1cm 61cm
Schladming1cm 60cm
Filzmoos1cm 53cm
Obertraun/Dachstein1cm 47cm
Eben im Pongau-46cm
Annaberg im Lammertal2cm 44cm

Snow Reliability

Krippenstein enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 3 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski to plan your visit accordingly.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Krippenstein

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