Mayrhofen Snow Conditions Overview
Mayrhofen in Tyrol, Austria sits at 2,500m (8,203ft) elevation and averages 513cm of annual snowfall based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025). During the ski season, Mayrhofen receives approximately 410cm of snow. The best month for powder is January, averaging 80.3cm of snowfall with a 50% powder probability. The highest chance of fresh powder (15cm+ in any given week) occurs in January and December at 50%.
- Annual Snowfall
- 513cm
- Elevation
- 2,500m
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 50%
Snowfall data sourced from ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2015-2025).
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Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data
About Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen snowfall statistics based on 10 years of historical data. See average annual snowfall, best months to ski, and powder probability to help you plan your trip.
Snowfall patterns over the last decade
Across ERA5 reanalysis snowfall records from 2015 to 2025, Mayrhofen averages 513cm (202 inches) of snowfall a year, with the November-through-April ski season delivering about 410cm of that total. January is the heaviest calendar month in the 10-year average at 80.3cm, followed by December at 73.3cm, March at 68.1cm, November at 67.6cm, February at 61.7cm and April at 59.0cm — an unusually flat, long distribution with no single dominant month. Ranked by powder probability — the share of weeks with at least 15cm of fresh snow — January leads at 50%, ahead of December at 47%, with November, February and April clustered at 43%, 43% and 42%, and March at 40%. The practical takeaway is that any week from late November through April has historically delivered roughly a coin-flip on a 15cm-plus week — one of the most consistent season-long profiles of any resort tracked here.
Year-to-year variability is significant but the midwinter floor is high. January snowfall in the 10-year record ranges from 35.4cm in the driest winter to 188.6cm in the wettest — a roughly five-fold spread, yet every January in the decade still cleared 35cm. February is the most dependable month, ranging from 29.5cm to 99.5cm — a notably tight band that never produced a thin month. December is more volatile, swinging from 9.9cm to 140.8cm, while March ranges from 6.9cm to 88.1cm and April from 6.9cm to 107.7cm. The high January and February floors are the planning sweet spot for a snow-sure trip; the wider December range is why two consecutive early seasons can feel completely different. A multi-year baseline is more useful for choosing travel dates than any single-week Mayrhofen snow report or short-range forecast.
Mayrhofen's strength in the record is the length of its season, driven by altitude in the Zillertal: terrain reaching roughly 2,500m on the Penken and Horberg, with the nearby Hintertux glacier extending skiable snow far into the shoulder months — October still averages 32.2cm and May 41.8cm. In the context of the Austrian resorts tracked here, Mayrhofen's 513cm annual average sits in the upper-middle of the cluster: below the Arlberg heavyweights St. Anton (695cm) and Lech (532cm), but well above Kitzbühel and Ischgl (both 379cm) and Saalbach (316cm) further east. For peak powder odds the December-through-January window combines the deepest totals with powder probabilities at or above 47%, but the standout feature of the record is how late the season holds: April still posts a 42% powder probability and 59cm average, so spring trips to the Zillertal face better fresh-snow odds than midwinter at many lower Austrian resorts.
Snow & Weather Conditions
We use 10 years of historical data to help you plan — not a live snow report.
Austria's position at the intersection of Atlantic and continental weather systems brings regular, reliable snowfall. Northern Alps resorts are among the snowiest in Europe. A lofty position in the mountains translates to reliable subzero conditions for much of winter. This altitude sweet-spot catches the brunt of incoming weather systems while keeping the base firm and well-preserved. Typical annual snowfall ranges from 6-10 metres, with a mid-season base depth often surpassing 2 metres.
Best Time to Ski
The best time to ski at Mayrhofen is January and December, with 80.3cm average snowfall and 50% powder probability. Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data from PowderDays. Season runs from early December to mid-April. January and February bring the deepest snowpack and coldest temperatures. Review PowderDays' long-range snowfall records to choose travel dates backed by a decade of observations.
Powder Probability by Month
Chance of 15cm+ fresh snow in any given week (10 years of data):
- Nov43%
- Dec47%
- Jan50%
- Feb43%
- Mar40%
- Apr42%
10-Year Snow History
| Month | Avg Snowfall (cm) | Record High | Record Low | Powder Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 67.6 | 144.5 | 14.1 | 43% |
| Dec | 73.3 | 140.8 | 9.9 | 47% |
| Jan | 80.3 | 188.6 | 35.4 | 50% |
| Feb | 61.7 | 99.5 | 29.5 | 43% |
| Mar | 68.1 | 88.1 | 6.9 | 40% |
| Apr | 59.0 | 107.7 | 6.9 | 42% |
What Makes It Special
Well-groomed cruising runs, modern lift systems, and challenging off-piste terrain. Austria is known for excellent intermediate skiing and family-friendly facilities. Austria is the spiritual home of European skiing — legendary après-ski (Ischgl, St. Anton), charming Tyrolean villages, hearty schnitzel, strudel, and a deep skiing tradition.
The Arlberg region of Austria is widely regarded as the cradle of modern ski technique. In the 1920s, ski instructor Hannes Schneider developed the Arlberg technique in St. Anton, systematising parallel turns and stem christies into the first formal ski instruction method. This approach spread worldwide and became the foundation of modern ski teaching.
Data Sources & Methodology
All snowfall statistics for Mayrhofen are based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025) from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, which provides ERA5 reanalysis data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Daily snowfall totals are queried at Mayrhofen's coordinates (47.16, 11.86) and 2,500m elevation, then aggregated into monthly averages, record highs/lows, and powder probability scores. Powder probability represents the chance of receiving 15cm or more of fresh snow in any given week during that month.