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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 29th May 2025

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Hochkönig Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hochkönig

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This is the Snow Forecast for Hochkönig, Austria for 16 days from 29 May.

Updated 29 May 2025 05:32 BST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hochkönig.

Forecast for today in Hochkönig

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 9℃ 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudLt Rain

Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.

Hochkönig has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
WindNW F3NW F2
2,000m 6,562ft
5℃ 41°F
Shwrs
12℃ 53°F
Mixed
18℃ 65°F
Mixed
19℃ 66°F
Cloud
16℃ 60°F
Storm
12℃ 54°F
Cloud
17℃ 62°F
Cloud
W F3W F2
1,400m 4,593ft
9℃ 49°F
Cloud
16℃ 60°F
Mixed
20℃ 68°F
Clear
21℃ 70°F
Cloud
18℃ 64°F
Cloud
15℃ 59°F
Lt Rain
20℃ 68°F
Cloud
W F3W F2
800m 2,625ft
13℃ 55°F
Cloud
19℃ 67°F
Mixed
24℃ 76°F
Fair
25℃ 77°F
Cloud
22℃ 72°F
Cloud
19℃ 66°F
Cloud
25℃ 76°F
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town 13℃ 55°F 19℃ 67°F 24℃ 76°F 25℃ 77°F 22℃ 72°F 19℃ 66°F 25℃ 76°F
Min Town 9℃ 47°F 11℃ 52°F 11℃ 52°F 14℃ 56°F 14℃ 58°F 13℃ 54°F 11℃ 53°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.

Hochkönig 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℃ 55°F
Min 9℃ 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudLt Rain

Light rain showers, cloudy, light rain later.

Max 19℃ 67°F
Min 11℃ 52°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 52°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 67°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudMixedFair

Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Max 24℃ 76°F
Min 11℃ 52°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 52°F to daytime highs around 24℃ 76°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 25℃ 77°F
Min 14℃ 56°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ 56°F to daytime highs around 25℃ 77°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Max 22℃ 72°F
Min 14℃ 58°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ 58°F to daytime highs around 22℃ 72°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy, light rain showers, light rain later.

Max 19℃ 66°F
Min 13℃ 54°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ 54°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 66°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedShwrsMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 25℃ 76°F
Min 11℃ 53°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 53°F to daytime highs around 25℃ 76°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
04

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Hochkönig, 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 Hochkönig, 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.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast updated at 05:32 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Kaprun 6cm 2in 6cm 2in
Dachstein-Tauern 4cm 2in 5cm 2in
Amadé 3cm 1in 4cm 1in
Bad Gastein 2cm 1in 2cm 1in
Gastein 2cm 1in 2cm 1in
Rauris 2cm 1in 2cm 1in

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.