Kaprun Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kaprun
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kaprun, Austria for 16 days from 24 March.
Updated 24 March 2025 09:34 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 10in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kaprun.
Forecast for today in Kaprun
Max 56°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,263ft to 5,902ft, with rain below.
Kaprun has 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kaprun Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (10 miles from Kaprun)
| Upper Snow Depths | 28in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20in |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
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| Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 9,941ft | 30°F
+1in
| 27°F
 +2in
| 27°F
 +1in
| 23°F
 | 25°F
 | 17°F
 +3in
| 16°F
+2in
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 6,234ft | 40°F
| 39°F
| 39°F
| 36°F
| 39°F
| 29°F
+2in
| 29°F
+1in
|
| 2,526ft | 56°F
| 53°F
| 54°F
| 50°F
| 53°F
| 44°F
 | 45°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 6,263ft | varying 6,033ft | varying 5,771ft | varying 4,721ft | varying 4,623ft | varying 4,262ft | |
| Max Town | 56°F | 53°F | 54°F | 50°F | 53°F | 44°F | 45°F |
| Min Town | 38°F | 41°F | 41°F | 38°F | 35°F | 39°F | 37°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.
Kaprun 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 56°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 6,263ft to 5,902ft, with rain below.
Max 53°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 6,033ft to 5,410ft, with rain below.
Max 54°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 5,771ft to 4,852ft, with rain below.
Max 50°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
New Snow
Light rain early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 4,721ft to 4,327ft, with rain below.
Max 53°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 44°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 4,623ft to 4,032ft, with rain below.
Max 45°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 2in New Snow
Fog first, snow at altitude then cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 4,262ft to 3,343ft, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Kaprun, 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 Kaprun, 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.
Kaprun Snow Forecast updated at 09:34 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Kaprun
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitzsteinhorn | 7in | 14in | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 7in | 13in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 3in | 8in | |||||||
| Fieberbrunn | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 3in | 8in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Rauris | 2in | 6in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kaprun
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kaprun, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kaprun, 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 Kaprun 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 Kaprun 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 Kaprun 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.