Weather in Zell am See - Kaprun and Austria

Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate featuring the four seasons. Summers are generally warm and pleasant with cool nights, if it gets too hot you can go up onto the mountain tops to cool off or visit a glacier! Its great for walking, cycling, swimming in the lakes,  outdoor adventure activities,  and sitting out over an evening meal  in a warm balmy summer evening.

Seasonal weather in Zell am See - Kaprun

Winters are sunny, with reliable and frequent snowfalls making it perfect for skiing in winter, both Kaprun and Zell am See have extensive snow making facilities enhancing the skiing.



Further weather information is available from the ski companies for the Maiskogel , the Schmitten and the Kitzsteinhorn.  The Kitzsteinhorn glacier comes with its own snow guarantee!   Also weather forecasts for the area can be downloaded via the following link

Weather updates also available from the Kitzsteinhorn website.

      In the colder years the lake at Zell am See freezes over making extra opportunities for ice skating.     

     

No matter what time of the year you are visiting, there is plenty to do and see.  If you are looking for somewhere to stay with 3 bedrooms for  up to 9 persons, with the benefit of three bath / shower rooms?. 

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Kaprun Zell am SeeWeather and Snow reports

Kaprun & Zell am See Weather / Snow Reports

The Kaprun snow report and weather forecast is available from a number of sources.

If you are anything like us we are always curious and excited to find out how much snow has fallen in the days leading up to your holiday. Check out the latest weather forecast and Kaprun snow report in the resort and on the mountain.

There are many sites which offer this facility, have a look at these?

• Try this one: www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Kaprun.shtml

• Or try these two sites for a live camera at various locations across the Kaprun/Zell mountain: www.kitzsteinhorn.at

• and www.schmitten.at

• For historic snowfall data click here.

• http://www.alpenverein.at/portal/Wetter/Sat-Bild.php (weather forecast)

• http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/zell_am_see wind forecast

If you are recommend any other sources for the weather please let us know and we will update this page.


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12 Austrian weather forecasts for Kaprun and Zell am See

Austria, Kaprun, Zell am See, 12 Snow weather ski reports.

The snow reports and weather forecasts are available from a number of different sources. With some sites giving the same information but showing it in another format.

The recommended weather / snow forecast sites in no particular order include:-

1. Snow forecast a little slow at times to load up but worth the wait. The "Snow forecast" site also goes onto a link to a 6 day weather / snow forecast of the Kitzsteinhorn ski area above Kaprun.
2. The British Newspaper the Daily Telegraph runs a Ski weather foracast from their website this one is for the adjacent ski resort of Zell am See which is part of the Europa ski site of Kaprun and Zell am See.
   
3. The J2Ski website does another version of the weather this time with a 7 day forecast, this site will appeal for those who like their weather data in the form of a graph. It does give also the wind direction, wind speed, amount of new snow and a fair amount of additional information.
4. The Snow Rental site gives the weather in a very basic format, for those who just want the basic update.
5. Ski finder from their website have links to Metcheck, which takes you back to very detailed and technical weather forecast, you weather techies will not be disappointed with the "Metcheck" report, it has got bells and whistles, or should that be snowflakes and icicles?
6. On the Kitzsteinhorn mountain the ski lift company do updates on the weather, also information on the number of lifts open and ticket prices etc. This includes the glacier ski area where it is possible to ski all year round.
7. The snowtex website gives another version, but from the site are "live cams" so you can judge for yourself the ski conditions
8. The BBC weather do a snow forcast, including the number of lifts open, the information comes from the Ski club of Great Britain they have more detailed information on the historic weather conditions for the area, however this is only available to members. Over recent years there has been a massive investment in snow making facilities, as long as it is cold enough there will be plenty of snow.
9. The On the Snow website even tells you whether it will be a full moon or not! With a few cameras and photos thrown in for good measure.
10. For those who want to come back to the area in the summer there is another link to a summer weather forecast site for Zell am See and Kaprun
11. For those who like their weather in German try this site from the "Alpenverin" website.
12. Again for the summer is the "Windfinder" site, which will give you a good idea before you set of sailing or windsurfing on the lake at XZell am See. Or perhaps hang-gliding or wind surfing of the Schmittenhohe.
13. Found another site to make it a bakers dozen of weather, this one from the Austrian tourist board website.
    

At a dozen sites, plus 1, that should be enough for anybody who has an interest in the weather in Kaprun / Zell am See in Austria. For those who are looking for their forecasts elsewhere in the Alps, please do click on the links, and they can also lead to your chosen area.

Happy holidays!

"May it snow at night and be sunny in the day!"


Derek - Austria