Rettenberg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Rettenberg
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This is the Snow Forecast for Rettenberg, Germany for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 16 April 2025 12:33 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 6cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Rettenberg.
Forecast for today in Rettenberg
Max 23℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 23℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Schröcken (near Rettenberg) is reporting “packed powder” with 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Rettenberg Snow Report
Snow report from Schröcken (near Rettenberg)
| Upper Snow Depths | 75cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 45cm |
| Snow Conditions | Packed Powder |
| Last Snow | 31 March |
| Avalanche Risk Level | |
| The Avalanche Risk Level in Schröcken was reported as 51 () but snow changes rapidly, so ALWAYS take local advice before leaving marked runs. | |
Rettenberg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,650m | 17℃
| 9℃
| 1℃
 +6cm
| 11℃
 | 15℃
| 10℃
| 12℃
 |
| SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,200m | 19℃
| 12℃
| 4℃
+4cm
| 14℃
| 18℃
| 13℃
| 15℃
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 750m | 23℃
| 15℃
| 7℃
 | 17℃
| 22℃
| 16℃
| 19℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,319m | ||||||
| Max Town | 23℃ | 15℃ | 7℃ | 17℃ | 22℃ | 16℃ | 19℃ |
| Min Town | 9℃ | 6℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ |
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.
Rettenberg 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 23℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 23℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,319m to 949m, with rain below.
Max 17℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fog first, fair then clear spells, fair later.
Max 22℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 22℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, thunderstorms later.
Max 16℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 19℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Rettenberg, Germany 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 Rettenberg, 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.
Rettenberg Snow Forecast updated at 12:33 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Rettenberg
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellhorn - Kanzelwand | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Oberstdorf | 10cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Oberstaufen | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Berwang | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Oberjoch-Hindelang | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Balderschwang | 3cm | 3cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Rettenberg
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Rettenberg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Rettenberg, 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 Rettenberg 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 Rettenberg 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 Rettenberg 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.