Bad Hofgastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein, Austria for 15 days from 26 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 15:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 13in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bad Hofgastein.
Forecast for today in Bad Hofgastein
Max 51°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,377ft to 4,557ft, with rain below.
Bad Hofgastein has 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Bad Hofgastein Snow Report
Snow report from Obertauern (near Bad Hofgastein)
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Bad Hofgastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | S F2 | |||||
| 7,530ft | 34°F
| 33°F
 | 38°F
 | 26°F
 +5in
| 24°F
 +3in
| 20°F
+4in
| 27°F
+1in
|
| 5,176ft | 42°F
| 42°F
| 46°F
| 35°F
+4in
| 32°F
+3in
| 28°F
+4in
| 30°F
+2in
|
| 2,822ft | 51°F
| 51°F
| 55°F
| 42°F
| 40°F
| 37°F
| 41°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 5,377ft | varying 5,968ft | varying 5,246ft | varying 3,967ft | varying 3,310ft | varying 3,310ft | |
| Max Town | 51°F | 51°F | 55°F | 42°F | 40°F | 37°F | 41°F |
| Min Town | 39°F | 38°F | 35°F | 35°F | 34°F | 34°F | 33°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.
Bad Hofgastein Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 51°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,377ft to 4,557ft, with rain below.
Max 51°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 55°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
New Snow
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 5,968ft to 5,312ft, with rain below.
Max 42°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 5in New Snow
Light rain early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 5,246ft to 3,671ft, with rain below.
Max 40°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 3,967ft to 3,245ft, with rain below.
Max 37°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 4in New Snow
Snow at altitude first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 3,310ft to 2,982ft, with rain below.
Max 41°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 3,310ft to 2,884ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein, Austria gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Bad Hofgastein, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Bad Hofgastein Snow Forecast updated at 15:34 PDT, next update expected 18:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Bad Hofgastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochkönig | 2in | 26in | |||||||
| Kaprun | 4in | 22in | |||||||
| Graukogel | 2in | 17in | |||||||
| Zell am See | 1in | 17in | |||||||
| Dorfgastein | 3in | 16in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 2in | 14in | |||||||
| Gastein | 2in | 14in | |||||||
| Rauris | 2in | 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bad Hofgastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bad Hofgastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bad Hofgastein, 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 Bad Hofgastein 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 Bad Hofgastein 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 Bad Hofgastein 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.