Hochkönig Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 March 2026 12:47 GMT
Snow Forecast for Hochkönig
Snow and Weather from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a lot of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Hochkönig?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 44cm 17in |
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Forecast for today in Hochkönig
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
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up to 1cm New Snow
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,677m 5,502ft to 1,046m 3,432ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Hochkönig are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | -1℃ 31°F
 +1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
 +1cm
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 5℃ 40°F
+7cm +3in
| -8℃ 17°F
 +19cm +7in
| -10℃ 14°F
 +15cm +6in
|
| 1,400m 4,593ft | 3℃ 38°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+1cm
| 7℃ 45°F
| 11℃ 51°F
+5cm +2in
| -4℃ 24°F
+12cm +5in
| -6℃ 22°F
+11cm +4in
|
| 800m 2,625ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 14℃ 57°F
+3cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+10cm +4in
| -2℃ 29°F
+10cm +4in
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,677m 5,502ft | varying 1,508m 4,948ft | varying 877m 2,877ft | varying 1,769m 5,804ft | 800m 2,625ft | 800m 2,625ft | |
| Max Town | 7℃ 45°F | 9℃ 48°F | 10℃ 50°F | 11℃ 52°F | 14℃ 57°F | 0℃ 32°F | -2℃ 29°F |
| Min Town | -1℃ 30°F | -1℃ 30°F | -2℃ 29°F | 0℃ 33°F | -1℃ 30°F | -3℃ 27°F | -4℃ 26°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 Hochkönig
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dachstein-Tauern | 2cm 1in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Dienten am Hochkönig | 2cm 1in | 54cm 21in | |||||||
| Maria Alm | - | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Mühlbach am Hochkönig | 2cm 1in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 2cm 1in | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 2cm 1in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Gastein | 1cm - | 42cm 16in | |||||||
| Amadé | 1cm - | 37cm 15in |
Snow Reliability
Hochkönig typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth reaching up to 3 meters in peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and conditions.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hochkönig
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hochkönig, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hochkönig, 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 Hochkönig 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 Hochkönig 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 Hochkönig 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.