Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
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This is the Snow Forecast for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, Austria for 16 days from 18 April.
Updated 19 April 2025 06:34 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 24 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 36cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee.
Forecast for today in Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,899m to 1,289m, with rain below.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee)
| Upper Snow Depths | 20cm |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,629m | -2℃
+1cm
| 7℃
 | 8℃
| 6℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
+3cm
| -4℃
+19cm
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 1,649m | 3℃
| 12℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 6℃
 | 8℃
| 4℃
+4cm
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 668m | 11℃
| 20℃
| 21℃
| 19℃
 | 12℃
| 15℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,899m | varying 2,309m | varying 2,089m | varying 2,079m | varying 1,529m | ||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 20℃ | 21℃ | 19℃ | 12℃ | 15℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ | 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.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,899m to 1,289m, with rain below.
Max 20℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.
Max 21℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 19℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
21
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,309m to 2,019m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
up to 2cm New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,909m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,079m to 1,759m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 19cm New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 1,529m to 1,199m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, 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.
Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee Snow Forecast updated at 06:34 NZST, next update expected 12:00 NZST.
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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee, 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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 Zahmer Kaiser / Walchsee 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.