St Gilgen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for St Gilgen
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This is the Snow Forecast for St Gilgen, Austria for 16 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 21:39 PDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for St Gilgen.
Forecast for today in St Gilgen
Max 75°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 75°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
St Gilgen has 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
St Gilgen Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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St Gilgen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
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| Wind | SE F3 | S F2 | |||||
| 5,577ft | 61°F
| 59°F
| 39°F
 +2in
| 51°F
 | 60°F
| 58°F
| 46°F
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| SE F3 | S F2 | ||||||
| 3,609ft | 68°F
| 66°F
| 46°F
| 58°F
| 67°F
| 65°F
| 53°F
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| SE F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,640ft | 75°F
| 74°F
| 53°F
 | 60°F
| 72°F
| 69°F
| 60°F
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| Snow Line | varying 4,754ft | ||||||
| Max Town | 75°F | 74°F | 53°F | 60°F | 72°F | 69°F | 60°F |
| Min Town | 55°F | 54°F | 44°F | 45°F | 51°F | 54°F | 53°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.
St Gilgen 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 75°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 75°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 74°F
Min 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 54°F to daytime highs around 74°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 53°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 2in New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 4,754ft to 3,901ft, with rain below.
Max 60°F
Min 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 72°F
Min 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 51°F to daytime highs around 72°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.
Max 69°F
Min 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 54°F to daytime highs around 69°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
Max 60°F
Min 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 60°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for St Gilgen, 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 St Gilgen, 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.
St Gilgen Snow Forecast updated at 21:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near St Gilgen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obersalzberg / Gutshof / Buchenhöhe | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Hintersee | 1in | 1in | |||||||
| Berchtesgadener Land | 1in | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in St Gilgen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to St Gilgen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in St Gilgen, 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 St Gilgen 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 St Gilgen 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 St Gilgen 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.