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Villach Snow Forecast - 20th October 2026

Villach Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 October 2026 20:45 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Villach

Snow and Weather from 20 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Villach Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Villach?

Villach Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,335m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Villach.

Forecast for today in Villach

Max 19℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
20

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Villach from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Fri
23
Sat
24
Sun
25
Mon
26
Wind
2,170m
10℃
Mixed
5℃
Drizzle
3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
4℃
Fair
-3℃
Light Snow
+10cm
2℃
Snow
+3cm
0℃
Light Snow
+4cm
1,335m
15℃
Mixed
10℃
Drizzle
8℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Fair
3℃
Snow
7℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
500m
19℃
Cloud
15℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Lt Drizzle
14℃
Fair
8℃
Hvy Drizzle
12℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 1,915m
to 1,577m

varying 1,454m
to 1,223m

varying 1,700m
to 1,223m

varying 1,792m
to 1,177m

Max Town19℃15℃13℃14℃8℃12℃10℃
Min Town11℃11℃5℃3℃6℃6℃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.

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Snow Forecast near Villach

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Villach
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Bovec8cm 33cm
Nassfeld Hermagor4cm 20cm
Vogel7cm 17cm
Spittal an der Drau6cm 16cm
Dreiländereck-1cm

How reliable is the snow in Villach?

Villach enjoys a strong snow reliability, typically featuring snow depths of up to 1.5 meters during peak season. Regular snowfall and well-managed snowmaking ensure great conditions; for the latest updates, check J2Ski for current snow information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Villach

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