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Ski resort in Salzburg, Austria
Zell am See-Kaprun
A lakeside town and a neighbouring village sharing three ski mountains, including the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.
Forecast updated , when it was 11:00 in Zell am See-Kaprun (GMT+1).
Zell am See-Kaprun snow forecast at 3,029 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 5–15 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Zell am See-Kaprun at the top lift (3,029 m / 9,900 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–15 cm (2–6 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −18 to −9 °C (0 to 16 °F) and the freezing level near 1,300 m (4,300 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −11 °C (12 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,300 m (4,300 ft)
- Wind
- 10 km/h (6 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Zell am See-Kaprun hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Zell am See-Kaprun in the next 24 hours.
Zell am See-Kaprun 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Zell am See-Kaprun this week: Saturday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−18 to −11 °C (0 to 12 °F) · freezing level 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | BluebirdBest day−18 to −7 °C (0 to 19 °F) · freezing level 1,450 m (4,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunFair ski day−14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 2–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) · gusts 68 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 2,500 m (8,200 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Light snowPoor ski day−11 to −6 °C (12 to 21 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Light snowPoor ski day−10 to −6 °C (14 to 21 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Zell am See-Kaprun 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Snow−12 to −8 °C (10 to 18 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−15 to −8 °C (5 to 18 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Snow−12 to −9 °C (10 to 16 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–35 cm (2–13 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−17 to −9 °C (1 to 16 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–5 cm (1–2 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −9 °C (3 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
How much snow is there in Zell am See-Kaprun on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Zell am See-Kaprun snow forecast at 750 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Zell am See-Kaprun in the village (750 m / 2,500 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) and the freezing level near 1,300 m (4,300 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Saturday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,300 m (4,300 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Zell am See-Kaprun hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Zell am See-Kaprun in the next 24 hours.
Zell am See-Kaprun 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Bluebird−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,450 m (4,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) · freezing level 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) · freezing level 2,550 m (8,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain4 to 8 °C (39 to 46 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Zell am See-Kaprun 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy2 to 9 °C (36 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Rain3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Rain−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Zell am See-Kaprun in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Zell am See-Kaprun?
- State
- Salzburg
- Country
- Austria
- Mountains
- Alps
- Village
- 750 m
- Top lift
- 3,029 m
- Vertical
- 2,279 m
- Glacier skiing
- Yes
- Season
- Early October to May
- Website
- www.zellamsee-kaprun.com
About Zell am See-Kaprun
Zell am See sits at about 750 m on the shore of the Zeller See, with the Schmittenhöhe rising to 1,965 m directly above it. Kaprun lies in the next valley to the south.
The skiing
There are three ski mountains: the Schmittenhöhe with about 77 km of pistes, the Kitzsteinhorn glacier above Kaprun with about 61 km, and the Maiskogel, which is linked to the Kitzsteinhorn by cable car. The Kitzsteinhorn, the only glacier ski area in Salzburger Land, reaches 3,029 m and usually runs from October to May. A joint lift pass also covers the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.
When does it snow in Zell am See-Kaprun?
In Zell am See-Kaprun, snow falls on about 14 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from September to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days | 11 days | 13 days | 11 days | 8 days | <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 3 days | 7 days | 10 days | 13 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 15% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) |
| February | 11 | 12% | −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) |
| March | 13 | 12% | −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) |
| April | 11 | 11% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) |
| May | 8 | 9% | 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) |
| June | <1 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) |
| July | <1 | 0% | 7 to 16 °C (45 to 61 °F) |
| August | <1 | 1% | 8 to 16 °C (46 to 61 °F) |
| September | 3 | 5% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| October | 7 | 7% | 1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) |
| November | 10 | 13% | −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F) |
| December | 13 | 15% | −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) |
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in September
In September, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in October
In October, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in November
In November, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 3 °C (23 to 37 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in December
In December, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in January
In January, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in February
In February, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in March
In March, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 12% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in April
In April, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F).
Snow in Zell am See-Kaprun in May
In May, Zell am See-Kaprun gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Zell am See-Kaprun?
Of the last ten winters in Zell am See-Kaprun, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 38% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 34% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 22 December 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 85% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 116% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 138% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 102% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 116% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 92% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 98% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 105% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 81% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 66% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Zell am See-Kaprun
Does Zell am See-Kaprun have snow at Christmas?
Zell am See-Kaprun had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Zell am See-Kaprun have snow at New Year?
Zell am See-Kaprun had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Zell am See-Kaprun have snow in mid-February?
Zell am See-Kaprun had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Zell am See-Kaprun have snow at Easter?
Zell am See-Kaprun had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 9 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Zell am See-Kaprun?
It snows on about 92 days a year in Zell am See-Kaprun at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Zell am See-Kaprun?
January is the snowiest month in Zell am See-Kaprun, bringing about 15% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Zell am See-Kaprun?
Of the last ten winters in Zell am See-Kaprun, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 38% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 34% below average.
How cold does Zell am See-Kaprun get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Zell am See-Kaprun at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of −2 °C (28 °F).
How high is Zell am See-Kaprun?
The village or lowest lift at Zell am See-Kaprun is at 750 m (2,500 ft) and the top lift is at 3,029 m (9,900 ft), a vertical drop of 2,279 m (7,500 ft).
When does the ski season start in Zell am See-Kaprun?
The lifts at Zell am See-Kaprun usually open in early October and close in may. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Zell am See-Kaprun ski resorts, Kitzsteinhorn skiing and snowboarding, Wikipedia, Zell am See