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Oberau / Rossfeld Snow Forecast - 12th May 2026

Oberau / Rossfeld Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 12 May 2026 12:44 NZST

Snow Forecast for Oberau / Rossfeld

Snow and Weather from 12 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Oberau / Rossfeld Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Oberau / Rossfeld?

Oberau / Rossfeld Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,215m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Oberau / Rossfeld.

Forecast for today in Oberau / Rossfeld

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
12

up to 5cm New Snow

DrizzleLt DrizzleMixedFair

Drizzle first, light drizzle then clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,784m to 1,015m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Oberau / Rossfeld are in Berlin (Europe/Berlin) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Oberau / Rossfeld from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
12
Wed
13
Thu
14
Fri
15
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
Wind
1,800m
2℃
Snow
+5cm
4℃
Clear
1℃
Snow
+6cm
3℃
Snow
+1cm
1℃
Snow
+15cm
4℃
Light Snow
+6cm
0℃
Snow
1,215m
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
11℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
10℃
Light Snow
5℃
Snow
9℃
Light Snow
5℃
Shwrs
NW F2
630m
10℃
Lt Drizzle
14℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Shwrs
9℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,784m
to 1,015m

varying 1,584m
to 1,292m

varying 1,245m
to 1,061m

varying 1,568m
to 1,322m

varying 1,568m
to 1,276m

varying 1,430m
to 1,353m

Max Town10℃14℃8℃14℃8℃14℃9℃
Min Town4℃0℃6℃4℃6℃6℃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.

Snow Forecast near Oberau / Rossfeld

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Oberau / Rossfeld
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Hochkönig12cm 67cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm21cm 50cm
Fieberbrunn11cm 46cm
Zell am See13cm 37cm
Berchtesgadener Land9cm 16cm
Abtenau4cm 24cm

Snow Reliability

Oberau/Rossfeld typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 60-100 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, visit J2Ski for up-to-date conditions.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Oberau / Rossfeld

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