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 12 February.
Updated 11 February 2025 20:36 PST.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 5in |
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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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
St Gilgen has 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
St Gilgen Snow Report
Snow report from Filzmoos (near St Gilgen)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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St Gilgen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 5,577ft | 35°F
| 34°F
 +2in
| 21°F
 +2in
| 23°F
 | 28°F
| 32°F
+2in
| 36°F
 |
| 3,609ft | 42°F
| 41°F
+1in
| 28°F
+2in
| 30°F
| 35°F
| 39°F
+1in
| 43°F
|
| 1,640ft | 47°F
| 49°F
+1in
| 34°F
+1in
| 35°F
| 34°F
| 34°F
| 40°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 4,787ft | varying 4,754ft | 1,640ft | varying 3,573ft | varying 4,032ft | ||
| Max Town | 47°F | 49°F | 34°F | 35°F | 34°F | 34°F | 40°F |
| Min Town | 37°F | 34°F | 30°F | 28°F | 28°F | 29°F | 34°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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1in to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 4,754ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 3,573ft to 2,917ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 4,032ft to 3,474ft, with rain below.
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 20:36 PST, next update expected 02:00 PST.
Snow Forecast near St Gilgen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obersalzberg / Gutshof / Buchenhöhe | 4in | 8in | |||||||
| Berchtesgadener Land | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Ebensee am Traunsee | 4in | 7in | |||||||
| Abtenau | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Gosau | 3in | 6in | |||||||
| Hintersee | 4in | 6in | |||||||
| Filzmoos | 2in | 4in |
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.