Gastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Gastein, Austria for 15 days from 26 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 22:37 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm 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 Gastein.
Forecast for today in Gastein
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,639m 5,377ft to 1,389m 4,557ft , with rain below.
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Updated 26 March 2025 12:40 GMT
Powder Possible :- 15cm 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gastein over the next 3 days.
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Gastein Snow Report
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Gastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | N F3 | NW F3 | NW F3 | S F2 | |||
| 2,700m 8,858ft | -3℃ 26°F
 +4cm +2in
| -3℃ 26°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 23°F
 +11cm +4in
| -7℃ 20°F
+7cm +3in
| -9℃ 16°F
+10cm +4in
| -5℃ 22°F
+3cm +1in
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,765m 5,791ft | 3℃ 37°F
+3cm +1in
| 3℃ 37°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 0℃ 33°F
 +12cm +5in
| -1℃ 30°F
+8cm +3in
| -3℃ 26°F
+10cm +4in
| -1℃ 31°F
+5cm +2in
|
| 830m 2,723ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 5℃ 41°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,639m 5,377ft | varying 1,819m 5,968ft | varying 1,599m 5,246ft | varying 1,209m 3,967ft | varying 1,009m 3,310ft | varying 1,009m 3,310ft | |
| Max Town | 11℃ 52°F | 11℃ 52°F | 13℃ 55°F | 6℃ 42°F | 5℃ 41°F | 3℃ 37°F | 5℃ 41°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 38°F | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 36°F | 1℃ 35°F | 1℃ 34°F | 1℃ 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.
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 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,639m 5,377ft to 1,389m 4,557ft , with rain below.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Fog, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,819m 5,968ft to 1,619m 5,312ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Light rain early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,599m 5,246ft to 1,119m 3,671ft , with rain below.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,209m 3,967ft to 989m 3,245ft , with rain below.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 10cm up to 4in New Snow
Snow at altitude first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,009m 3,310ft to 909m 2,982ft , with rain below.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, snow showers at altitude then cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,009m 3,310ft to 879m 2,884ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for 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 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.
Gastein Snow Forecast updated at 22:37 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Gastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadé | 3cm 1in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Salzburger Sportwelt | 4cm 2in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 8cm 3in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Kaprun | 4cm 2in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 5cm 2in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Obertauern | 2cm 1in | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Dorfgastein | 2cm 1in | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Graukogel | 2cm 1in | 21cm 8in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in 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 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 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 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.