Bad Gastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein, Austria for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 20:30 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 36cm 14in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bad Gastein.
Forecast for today in Bad Gastein
Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Bad Gastein has 4cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Bad Gastein Snow Report
Snow report from Obertauern (near Bad Gastein)
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Bad Gastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | N F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | ||||
| 2,700m 8,858ft | -1℃ 30°F
| -4℃ 25°F
 +4cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
| 2℃ 35°F
 +2cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +13cm +5in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +4cm +1in
| -9℃ 16°F
+10cm +4in
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,875m 6,152ft | 4℃ 40°F
| 2℃ 35°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+1cm
| -1℃ 30°F
+13cm +5in
| 1℃ 33°F
+4cm +2in
| -4℃ 24°F
+10cm +4in
|
| 1,050m 3,445ft | 13℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 49°F
 | 10℃ 50°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+1cm
| 1℃ 34°F
+4cm +2in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,879m 6,165ft | varying 1,729m 5,673ft | varying 1,779m 5,837ft | varying 1,549m 5,082ft | varying 1,209m 3,967ft | 1,050m 3,445ft | |
| Max Town | 13℃ 54°F | 10℃ 49°F | 10℃ 50°F | 12℃ 53°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 43°F | 1℃ 34°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 40°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 36°F | 0℃ 33°F | 1℃ 33°F | 0℃ 33°F | 0℃ 32°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 Gastein 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 13℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,729m 5,673ft to 1,449m 4,754ft , with rain below.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, clear sky then cloudy, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,779m 5,837ft to 1,579m 5,180ft , with rain below.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 13cm up to 5in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, snow at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,549m 5,082ft to 1,169m 3,835ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
1cm to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then cloudy, snow later.
Snow Line from 1,209m 3,967ft to resort level.
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
4cm to 10cm 2in to 4in New Snow
Snow first, light snow then light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein, 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 Gastein, on any given piste 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 Gastein Snow Forecast updated at 20:30 GMT, next update expected 23:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Bad Gastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochkönig | 8cm 3in | 66cm 26in | |||||||
| Kaprun | 10cm 4in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Graukogel | 4cm 2in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Zell am See | 2cm 1in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Dorfgastein | 8cm 3in | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 4cm 2in | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Rauris | 5cm 2in | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Flachau | 3cm 1in | 34cm 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bad Gastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bad Gastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bad Gastein, 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 Gastein 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 Gastein 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 Gastein 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.