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Lech Snow Forecast - 24th January 2025

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Lech Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lech

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This is the Snow Forecast for Lech, Austria for 16 days from 24 January.

Updated 25 January 2025 03:38 NZDT.

Lech Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected26 January
Next Snow Amount11cm
Next 48 Hours11cm
Next 7 Days33cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lech.

Forecast for today in Lech

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Powder Alert!

Updated 25 January 2025 07:42 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Lech over the next 2 days.

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Lech is reporting "packed powder".

Lech Snow Report

Lech Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths105cm
Lower Snow Depths85cm
Snow ConditionsPacked Powder
Last Snow
10cm of Snow - 23 January
Snow in last 24Hrs+10cm
Lifts Open84 Lifts
Avalanche Risk Level
The Avalanche Risk Level in Lech was reported as 49 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs.

Lech 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lech from OpenMeteo
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
WindSW F2S F3S F3
2,810m
-1℃
Mixed
-1℃
Cloud
-4℃
Snow
+11cm
0℃
Cloud
-3℃
Snow
+21cm
-8℃
Mixed
+1cm
-10℃
Clear
SW F2S F3S F3
2,130m
3℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+11cm
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow
+21cm
-4℃
Mixed
+1cm
-6℃
Clear
SE F2SE F2S F3
1,450m
8℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+10cm
8℃
Cloud
2℃
Snow
+15cm
0℃
Mixed
2℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,529m
to 1,450m

varying 1,489m
to 1,450m

1,450m

Max Town8℃9℃5℃8℃2℃0℃2℃
Min Town0℃3℃0℃3℃-1℃-4℃-6℃

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.

Lech 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
24

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
26

10cm to 11cm New Snow

MixedSnowClearCloud

Clear spells first, heavy snow showers then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,529m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

15cm to 21cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowSnowLight Snow

Light snow showers first, snow showers then heavy snow showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,489m to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudMixedCloudClear

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

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Lech, 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 Lech, 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.

Lech Snow Forecast updated at 03:38 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Lech

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lech
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Silvretta8cm 34cm
St Christoph am Arlberg11cm 33cm
Arlberg9cm 30cm
Ischgl9cm 27cm
St. Anton am Arlberg9cm 30cm
Oberstdorf12cm 30cm
Stuben13cm 28cm
Zürs13cm 28cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lech

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