Kaprun Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 19 October 2026 00:43 PDT
Snow Forecast for Kaprun
Snow and Weather from 19 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Kaprun Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Kaprun?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 10in |
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Forecast for today in Kaprun
Max 66°F
Min 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 46°F to daytime highs around 66°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Kaprun are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 9,941ft | 39°F
 | 40°F
 | 34°F
 +1in
| 20°F
 +3in
| 26°F
| 22°F
+3in
| 24°F
 +2in
|
| 6,234ft | 52°F
| 53°F
| 47°F
+1in
| 33°F
+3in
| 39°F
| 35°F
+2in
| 37°F
+2in
|
| 2,526ft | 66°F
| 69°F
| 59°F
 | 50°F
| 58°F
| 51°F
| 51°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 8,130ft | varying 6,867ft | varying 8,885ft | varying 6,716ft | varying 4,646ft | ||
| Max Town | 66°F | 69°F | 59°F | 50°F | 58°F | 51°F | 51°F |
| Min Town | 46°F | 45°F | 45°F | 37°F | 36°F | 37°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.
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Snow Forecast near Kaprun
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitzsteinhorn | 4in | 16in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 2in | 11in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 2in | 11in | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 3in | 11in | |||||||
| Rauris | 1in | 10in | |||||||
| Fieberbrunn | - | 6in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | - | 6in | |||||||
| Zell am See | - | 5in |
How reliable is the snow in Kaprun?
Kaprun boasts excellent snow reliability, with average snow depths reaching up to 2 meters in winter. Regular snowfall ensures great conditions, but always check the latest snow info on J2Ski for updates.
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.