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Lofer Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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Lofer Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lofer

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This is the Snow Forecast for Lofer, Austria for 16 days from 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 14:33 NZST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Lofer

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,339m to 1,219m, with rain below.

Lofer has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lofer Snow Report

Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Lofer)

Saalbach Hinterglemm Snow Depths and Conditions.
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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lofer from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Wind
1,790m
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2℃
Light Snow
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Fair
12℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
7℃
Fair
1,215m
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
5℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Fair
14℃
Fair
15℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
10℃
Fair
640m
9℃
Shwrs
10℃
Cloud
15℃
Fair
17℃
Fair
18℃
Cloud
16℃
Fair
14℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,339m
to 1,219m

1,589m

Max Town9℃10℃15℃17℃18℃16℃14℃
Min Town5℃5℃4℃6℃6℃4℃4℃

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.

Lofer 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 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,339m to 1,219m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudCloudCloud

Rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairClear

Fair first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 18℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudFair

Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.

Max 16℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedFair

Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Max 14℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairClear

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

This Snow Forecast for Lofer, 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 Lofer, 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.

Lofer Snow Forecast updated at 14:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Lofer

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lofer
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Kaprun3cm 7cm
Kitzbühel3cm 3cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm3cm 3cm
Going am Wilden Kaiser1cm 1cm
SkiWelt2cm 2cm
Söll1cm 1cm
Zell am See1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lofer

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