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Lat Long: 50.42° N 12.97° E
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Oberwiesenthal Snow History

Weather Forecast for Oberwiesenthal at 1054m altitude

Issued: 7 pm 21 Apr 2026 (local time)

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Is Oberwiesenthal snowsure?

The snowiest week in Oberwiesenthal is week 2 of January. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week with 15cm of snowfall. Check out the Oberwiesenthal Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Oberwiesenthal

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December9cm2.8 days
January13cm3.4 days
February9cm2.9 days
March7cm2.7 days
April4cm1.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Oberwiesenthal during April (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Oberwiesenthal is 3 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week.Oberwiesenthal typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1054m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2033m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Oberwiesenthal. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Oberwiesenthal at the end of April but on average, a higher chance of rain than snow with one or two wet days during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 3cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Oberwiesenthal during week four of April with average maximum temperature 6.8°C and minimum temperature 4.9°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 20km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) are not expected this week but fresh snow days that don't have ideal conditions are more common, on average one day every second year during this week in any given year. but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snow happen on average one year in 5.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Oberwiesenthal and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Oberwiesenthal


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Oberwiesenthal and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Oberwiesenthal are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Oberwiesenthal and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Oberwiesenthal are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Oberwiesenthal and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Oberwiesenthal are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.