Forecast today: Generally clear
From the steeps of Valluga above St Anton to the cruisey blues above Oberlech there is something for everyone.
For beginners there are some great learning areas on the edge of Lech and also Oberlech just above the main village. Progression on to longer blues is excellent and confident learners will quickly be able to explore more and more of the area. For intermediates the choice is almost limitless – there are 255km of immaculately groomed blues and reds in the Ski Arlberg, of which the long, shady reds above Stuben are our favourite. On powder days experts will be treated to some of the world’s best lift-served off piste, but if steep pistes are your thing, head to the Saloberkopf above Warth.
Lech itself is attractive, with upmarket hotels built in traditional chalet style dominating the centre and a gurgling river running through its centre.
The only issue is the through traffic, but this is generally restricted to busier weekends and holidays. There is a good selection of traditional Austrian bars and restaurants in town, but many people will stick to their own hotels in the evening.
Families should consider staying in ski-in-ski-out Oberlech just above the main village, or the small but extremely convenient Zürs just up the valley – but sadly neither are budget options. Don’t come here expecting wild St Anton-style après, however some of the bars at the foot of the lifts can become lively – just don’t expect to buy a cheap round!
Dates for the 2023/24 season are still to be confirmed; the season at Lech typically runs from late November to late April.
Tue 19 Mar | Wed 20 Mar | Thu 21 Mar | Fri 22 Mar | Sat 23 Mar | Sun 24 Mar | Mon 25 Mar | Tue 26 Mar | Wed 27 Mar | Thu 28 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Light snow |
Light snow |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Snow shower |
Snow |
Snow | Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow |
Snow shower | Occasional snow |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Light snow shwr |
Occasional snow |
Snow grains | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Rain shower | Partly cloudy |
Light snow shwr |
Generally clear |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2 cm | 2.9 cm | 1.1 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 2.6 cm | 10.6 cm | 11.2 cm | 2.7 cm | 3.3 cm | 5.2 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.8 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.2 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.3 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0°c | 0.1°c | -2.1°c | 2.8°c | 2.9°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | 0.3°c | -1°c | 2.3°c | 2.6°c | 1.2°c | -0.6°c | -1.6°c | -5.6°c | -7.7°c | -7.7°c | -8.6°c | -6.7°c | -6.4°c | -8.2°c | -5.7°c | -5.7°c | -7.4°c | -3.5°c | -3.5°c | -5.1°c | -1.4°c | -1.3°c | -2.4°c |
Min temp | -6.2°c | -2.1°c | -3.4°c | -3.5°c | 0.4°c | -0.7°c | -0.3°c | -1°c | -1.7°c | -2.4°c | 1.2°c | -0.2°c | -1.6°c | -5.6°c | -7.4°c | -8°c | -8.8°c | -9°c | -9.2°c | -8.2°c | -8.7°c | -8.6°c | -7.4°c | -8.9°c | -8.5°c | -5.1°c | -7.3°c | -5.7°c | -2.6°c | -3.5°c |
Feels like temp | -6.2°c | 0°c | -2.1°c | -3.5°c | 2.5°c | 0.4°c | -3°c | -3.4°c | -4.9°c | -2.4°c | 2°c | 1.1°c | -4.5°c | -6.1°c | -10.8°c | -12.7°c | -14.3°c | -13.9°c | -9.2°c | -10.8°c | -8.2°c | -14°c | -10.6°c | -11.4°c | -13.2°c | -7°c | -9.1°c | -11°c | -5.5°c | -6.5°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0°c | 0.1°c | -2.1°c |
Min temp | -6.2°c | -2.1°c | -3.4°c |
Feels like temp | -6.2°c | 0°c | -2.1°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 2.8°c | 2.9°c | 0.4°c |
Min temp | -3.5°c | 0.4°c | -0.7°c |
Feels like temp | -3.5°c | 2.5°c | 0.4°c |
Tue 19 Mar | Wed 20 Mar | Thu 21 Mar | Fri 22 Mar | Sat 23 Mar | Sun 24 Mar | Mon 25 Mar | Tue 26 Mar | Wed 27 Mar | Thu 28 Mar | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Rain |
Rain |
Occasional rain | Partly cloudy |
Generally clear |
Mainly fair | Rain shower |
Snow |
Snow | Light snow |
Light snow |
Snow | Occasional snow |
Rather cloudy |
Partly cloudy | Light snow shwr |
Snow shower |
Occasional snow | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Occasional rain |
Light rain/snow |
Wind | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 3.9 cm | 7.9 cm | 3.7 cm | 3.5 cm | 7.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.3 cm | 0.1 cm | 2 cm | 2.3 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 6.6°c | 7°c | 2.8°c | 9.9°c | 9.9°c | 4.6°c | 4.6°c | 4.5°c | 3.6°c | 8.6°c | 9°c | 5.1°c | 4.1°c | 2.2°c | -0.8°c | -1.9°c | -1.2°c | -2.4°c | -0.4°c | 0.1°c | -2.5°c | 1.5°c | 1.5°c | -1.8°c | 3.4°c | 3.6°c | 0.8°c | 5.6°c | 5.6°c | 3.1°c |
Min temp | 0.4°c | 2.8°c | 0.6°c | 1.4°c | 4.6°c | 3.2°c | 4.1°c | 3.6°c | 3.1°c | 2.6°c | 5.1°c | 4.1°c | 2.2°c | -0.8°c | -2.6°c | -3.1°c | -2.4°c | -2.9°c | -3.5°c | -2.5°c | -4.1°c | -3.9°c | -1.8°c | -4.5°c | -4.1°c | 0.8°c | -2.6°c | -0.6°c | 3.1°c | 1.8°c |
Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 6°c | 2.6°c | -1.2°c | 9°c | 4.3°c | 4.2°c | 4.3°c | 3.4°c | 2.4°c | 7.9°c | 4.7°c | 3.2°c | -1.2°c | -4.4°c | -2.8°c | -6.2°c | -5.5°c | -3.5°c | -3.7°c | -2.5°c | -7.8°c | -1.4°c | -1.8°c | -7.6°c | 3°c | -1.7°c | -4.3°c | 5.1°c | 2.8°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 6.6°c | 7°c | 2.8°c |
Min temp | 0.4°c | 2.8°c | 0.6°c |
Feels like temp | 0.4°c | 6°c | 2.6°c |
AM | PM | Night | |
Weather | |||
Wind | |||
Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 9.9°c | 9.9°c | 4.6°c |
Min temp | 1.4°c | 4.6°c | 3.2°c |
Feels like temp | -1.2°c | 9°c | 4.3°c |
Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 13/03/2024 |
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Next 3 days | 6 cm | |
Depths | Upper piste depth | 335 cm |
Lower piste depth | 45 cm | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
Lifts | Lifts open | 80 out of 85 |
Resort opening date | Fri 01 Dec 2023 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 21 Apr 2024 |
The next week is looking very promising for most of the Austrian Alps with lots of snow from the Swiss and French Alps making its way over. Temperature levels seem to be hanging around the -5 to 0 degrees for most of the weekend and slowly creep into the + degrees at the start of next week.
Freezing level drops to 500m over the weekend but then shoots up to 2000m and stays at that altitude from Monday onwards.
High Pressure dominates the weekend and then makes a welcome return on Wednesday and looks as though it is here to stay for a while after.
The most up-to-date avalanche forecasting for Austria is provided at a state level – check out the European Avalanche Warning Services to find the relevant organisation for your destination.
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