Alpbach Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Alpbach
This is the Snow and Weather for Alpbach from 9 February.
Updated 08 February 2026 18:16 PST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alpbach.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Alpbach Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Alpbach?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 February |
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| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 6in |
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Forecast for today in Alpbach
Max 39°F
Min 13°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 13°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Alpbach are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
Alpbach has up to 6in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
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| Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 6,660ft | 29°F
| 30°F
 | 31°F
 | 31°F
| 28°F
+1in
| 17°F
 +3in
| 13°F
 +1in
|
| 4,970ft | 35°F
| 36°F
| 37°F
| 37°F
| 34°F
+1in
| 23°F
+3in
| 19°F
|
| 3,281ft | 39°F
| 42°F
| 42°F
| 43°F
| 39°F
+1in
| 29°F
+4in
| 26°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 4,190ft | varying 3,684ft | varying 3,432ft | 3,281ft | 3,281ft | ||
| Max Town | 39°F | 42°F | 42°F | 43°F | 39°F | 29°F | 26°F |
| Min Town | 13°F | 14°F | 27°F | 23°F | 22°F | 20°F | 18°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Alpbach
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
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| Auffach | - | 7in | |||||||
| Kaltenbach | - | 7in | |||||||
| Kramsach | - | 6in | |||||||
| Oberau | - | 6in | |||||||
| Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau | - | 6in | |||||||
| SkiWelt | - | 6in | |||||||
| Going am Wilden Kaiser | - | 6in | |||||||
| Niederau | - | 6in |
Snow Reliability
Alpbach enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 60-120 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alpbach
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alpbach, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alpbach, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Alpbach is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Alpbach will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Alpbach for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.