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Ski resort in Vorarlberg, Austria
Lech Zürs
Two linked Vorarlberg villages on the Arlberg, forming the western half of the Ski Arlberg area.
Forecast updated , when it was 14:00 in Lech Zürs (GMT+1).
Lech Zürs snow forecast at 2,446 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Snow overnight.
Starting around 2am, easing by 5am. 0–3 cm in the next 24 hours.
Possible, two of three forecast models show snow
Lech Zürs at the top lift (2,446 m / 8,000 ft) is forecast to get 0–3 cm (0–2 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 15–40 cm (7–14 in) over the next 7 days. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F), the freezing level near 2,400 m (7,900 ft) and gusts up to 48 km/h (30 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- −1 °C (30 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,400 m (7,900 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 19 km/h (12 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 76% cloud
Lech Zürs hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 0.6 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2am | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
| 3am | Snow | 0.6 cm (0.2 in) |
| 4am | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Lech Zürs 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Lech Zürs this week: Wednesday. 3 cm the day before and more falling, some sun, breezy. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−5 to −1 °C (23 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | SnowPoor ski day−6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Tue | Rain and snowPoor ski day−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Wed | SnowBest day−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · gusts 53 km/h (33 mph) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 3–15 cm (1–5 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−7 to −3 °C (19 to 27 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,800 m (5,900 ft) | 3–5 cm (1–2 in) |
| Fri | SnowPoor ski day−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sat | SnowFair ski day−14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | 5–10 cm (2–4 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.
Lech Zürs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −3 °C (9 to 27 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−15 to −6 °C (5 to 21 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−13 to −1 °C (9 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Chance of snow−11 to −1 °C (12 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Sat 28 Nov | Snow−12 to −7 °C (10 to 19 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–25 cm (3–9 in) |
How much snow is there in Lech Zürs on the upper mountain?
About 2 cm (1 in)
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.
Lech Zürs snow forecast at 1,444 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Rain or snow tomorrow morning.
Starting around 6am, easing by 7am. Under 1 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Lech Zürs in the village (1,444 m / 4,700 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 0–8 cm (0–4 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. Two of the three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) and the freezing level near 2,450 m (8,000 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,450 m (8,000 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 76% cloud
Lech Zürs hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 2am | Rain | None |
| 3am | Rain | None |
| 4am | Rain | None |
| 6am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+1).
Lech Zürs 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain0 to 5 °C (32 to 41 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Rain−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Chance of snow−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sat | Rain and snow−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) · gusts 52 km/h (32 mph) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | 0–7 cm (0–3 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.
Lech Zürs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to 3 °C (19 to 37 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Snow−9 to 1 °C (16 to 34 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−7 to 5 °C (19 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–10 cm (0–4 in) |
| Sat 28 Nov | Snow−5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 5–25 cm (2–9 in) |
How much snow is there in Lech Zürs 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 Lech Zürs?
- State
- Vorarlberg
- Country
- Austria
- Mountains
- Alps
- Area
- Ski Arlberg
- Village
- 1,444 m
- Top lift
- 2,446 m
- Vertical
- 1,002 m
- Season
- Early December to Late April
- Airports
- Innsbruck (INN), Friedrichshafen (FDH), Memmingen (FMM), Munich (MUC), Zurich (ZRH)
- Website
- www.lechzuers.com
About Lech Zürs
Lech lies at about 1,450 m and Zürs at 1,717 m, with Oberlech above Lech at 1,750 m. Lech’s first ski school opened in 1925 and its first lift in 1939.
The skiing
Lech and Zürs are part of Ski Arlberg, which has more than 300 km of pistes and 85 lifts; since 2016/17 the Flexenbahn gondola has linked them directly with St. Anton. The highest lift in the Lech Zürs sector is the Madlochbahn, whose top station is at 2,446 m; the highest point of Ski Arlberg as a whole is the Valluga at 2,811 m above St. Anton.
When does it snow in Lech Zürs?
In Lech Zürs, 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 | 12 days | 14 days | 11 days | 9 days | <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 4 days | 6 days | 11 days | 14 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Lech Zürs month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 18% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | 17 |
| February | 12 | 13% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) | 16 |
| March | 14 | 13% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 19 |
| April | 11 | 10% | −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) | 20 |
| May | 9 | 8% | −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) | 17 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | 20 |
| July | <1 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | 21 |
| August | <1 | 0% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) | 22 |
| September | 4 | 4% | 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) | 20 |
| October | 6 | 6% | −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) | 19 |
| November | 11 | 12% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 17 |
| December | 14 | 15% | −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) | 16 |
Snow in Lech Zürs in September
In September, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in October
In October, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in November
In November, Lech Zürs 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 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in December
In December, Lech Zürs 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 −9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in January
In January, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in February
In February, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in March
In March, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in April
In April, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Lech Zürs in May
In May, Lech Zürs gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Lech Zürs?
Of the last ten winters in Lech Zürs, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 39% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2024/25, about 36% 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 | 127% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 124% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 93% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 112% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 88% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 97% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 139% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 64% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 71% 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 Lech Zürs
Does Lech Zürs have snow at Christmas?
Lech Zürs 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 8 of those years.
Does Lech Zürs have snow at New Year?
Lech Zürs 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 Lech Zürs have snow in mid-February?
Lech Zürs 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 Lech Zürs have snow at Easter?
Lech Zürs 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 7 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Lech Zürs?
It snows on about 96 days a year in Lech Zürs 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 Lech Zürs?
January is the snowiest month in Lech Zürs, bringing about 18% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Lech Zürs?
Of the last ten winters in Lech Zürs, 2023/24 was the snowiest, about 39% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024/25, about 36% below average.
How cold does Lech Zürs get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Lech Zürs at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −3 °C (27 °F).
How many bluebird days does Lech Zürs get in winter?
From December to March, Lech Zürs averages about 17 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Lech Zürs?
The village or lowest lift at Lech Zürs is at 1,444 m (4,700 ft) and the top lift is at 2,446 m (8,000 ft), a vertical drop of 1,002 m (3,300 ft).
When does the ski season start in Lech Zürs?
The lifts at Lech Zürs usually open in early December and close in late April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
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Sources: Lech Zürs skiing, Ski Zürs, Madlochbahn, Wikipedia, Lech am Arlberg, Wikipedia, Ski Arlberg