Bad Gastein Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 16 May 2026 14:42 BST
Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein
Snow and Weather from 16 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Bad Gastein Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Bad Gastein?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 8cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm 5in |
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Forecast for today in Bad Gastein
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
16
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,727m 5,666ft to 1,204m 3,950ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Bad Gastein are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Sat 16 | Sun 17 | Mon 18 | Tue 19 | Wed 20 | Thu 21 | Fri 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,700m 8,858ft | -6℃ 21°F
 +7cm +3in
| -2℃ 29°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| -1℃ 29°F
 +3cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 4℃ 39°F
+1cm
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| 1,875m 6,152ft | 0℃ 31°F
+8cm +3in
| 4℃ 40°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 40°F
+4cm +2in
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 9℃ 47°F
 | 12℃ 54°F
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| 1,050m 3,445ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 19℃ 67°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,727m 5,666ft | 1,235m 4,052ft | 2,512m 8,241ft | varying 2,696m 8,845ft | varying 2,619m 8,593ft | varying 2,604m 8,543ft | varying 2,358m 7,736ft |
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | 12℃ 54°F | 16℃ 61°F | 12℃ 54°F | 15℃ 59°F | 16℃ 61°F | 19℃ 67°F |
| Min Town | 3℃ 36°F | 2℃ 36°F | -2℃ 29°F | 5℃ 41°F | 3℃ 37°F | 8℃ 46°F | 9℃ 48°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.
Snow Forecast near Bad Gastein
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 9cm 3in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Hochkönig | 12cm 5in | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 8cm 3in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Gastein | 6cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Graukogel | 8cm 3in | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Dorfgastein | 9cm 3in | 11cm 5in | |||||||
| Sportgastein | 4cm 1in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Obertauern | 5cm 2in | 7cm 3in |
Snow Reliability
Bad Gastein typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 150 cm during the winter season. For the latest snow information and updates, be sure to check J2Ski.
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.