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Zakopane Snow Forecast - 18th May 2025

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Zakopane Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Zakopane

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This is the Snow Forecast for Zakopane, Poland for 16 days from 18 May.

Updated 19 May 2025 04:37 NZST.

Zakopane Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected18 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days10cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Zakopane.

Forecast for today in Zakopane

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
18

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,359m to 979m, with rain below.

Zakopane has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Zakopane Snow Report

Zakopane Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Zakopane 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Zakopane from OpenMeteo
Sun
18
Mon
19
Tue
20
Wed
21
Thu
22
Fri
23
Sat
24
WindSW F3W F2
1,960m
0℃
Snow
+5cm
1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
4℃
Lt Drizzle
10℃
Fair
8℃
Drizzle
3℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
W F2
1,446m
4℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
7℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Fair
11℃
Drizzle
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Clear
SW F3W F2
931m
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
14℃
Lt Drizzle
17℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Lt Drizzle
10℃
Mixed
13℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,359m
to 979m

varying 1,499m
to 1,019m

Max Town7℃7℃14℃17℃16℃10℃13℃
Min Town2℃1℃4℃3℃7℃3℃2℃

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.

Zakopane 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 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
18

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,359m to 979m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
19

up to 4cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowCloudShwrs

Snow showers at altitude first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,499m to 1,019m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
20

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleLt DrizzleClearClear

Light drizzle early, then clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
21

Snow unlikely

ClearLt DrizzleLt DrizzleCloud

Clear sky, light drizzle, cloudy later.

Max 16℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
22

Snow unlikely

DrizzleLt DrizzleHvy DrizzleMixed

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

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
23

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 13℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Zakopane, Poland 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 Zakopane, 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.

Zakopane Snow Forecast updated at 04:37 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Zakopane

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Zakopane

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