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Zauchensee Snow Forecast - 20th April 2026

Zauchensee Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 April 2026 18:41 NZST

Snow Forecast for Zauchensee

Snow and Weather from 20 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Zauchensee Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Zauchensee?

Zauchensee Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,775m)
Next Snow Expected20 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days4cm

Forecast for today in Zauchensee

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
20

3cm to 4cm New Snow

MixedCloudLt DrizzleSnow

Clear spells first, cloudy then light drizzle, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,981m to resort level (1,350m).

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zauchensee from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Mon
20
Tue
21
Wed
22
Thu
23
Fri
24
Sat
25
Sun
26
WindNW F2NW F2NW F3NW F2
2,200m
2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Fair
+1cm
4℃
Clear
6℃
Fair
7℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2NW F3NW F2
1,775m
4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
2℃
Fair
+1cm
7℃
Clear
9℃
Fair
9℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
1,350m
8℃
Snow
+4cm
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
6℃
Mixed
11℃
Clear
13℃
Fair
13℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,981m
to 1,350m

varying 1,735m
to 1,350m

1,350m

Max Town8℃5℃6℃11℃13℃13℃14℃
Min Town1℃0℃-1℃-4℃-2℃-1℃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.

Snow Forecast near Zauchensee

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Zauchensee
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayMoTuWeThFrSaSu
Altenmarkt-Zauchensee4cm 4cm
Altenmarkt2cm 2cm
Lavanttal1cm 1cm
Bohinj1cm 1cm
Krvavec1cm 1cm
Mozirje1cm 1cm

Snow Reliability

Zauchensee enjoys excellent snow reliability, with an average snow depth of 130 cm during peak season and consistent snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zauchensee

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