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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 27th January 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 27 January.

Updated 27 January 2025 02:43 GMT.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected3 February
Next Snow Amount2cm1in
Next 48 Hours5cm2in
Next 7 Days7cm3in
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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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Hochkönig has 5cm2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hochkönig Snow Report

Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Hochkönig)

Saalbach Hinterglemm Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths100cm39in
Lower Snow Depths50cm20in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Hochkönig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
Sun
02
WindSW F2
2,000m6,562ft
4℃39°F
Cloud
2℃35°F
Snow
+5cm+2in
0℃32°F
Cloud
2℃36°F
Cloud
1℃34°F
Cloud
-2℃28°F
Fair
-4℃24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
SW F2
1,400m4,593ft
8℃46°F
Cloud
5℃42°F
Cloud
2℃36°F
Mixed
3℃38°F
Cloud
3℃37°F
Cloud
1℃34°F
Fair
-1℃31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
SW F2
800m2,625ft
11℃52°F
Cloud
9℃48°F
Shwrs
6℃42°F
Fair
6℃43°F
Cloud
6℃43°F
Cloud
5℃41°F
Clear
3℃37°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,699m5,574ft
to 1,429m4,688ft

800m2,625ft

varying 889m2,917ft
to 819m2,687ft

Max Town11℃52°F9℃48°F6℃42°F6℃43°F6℃43°F5℃41°F3℃37°F
Min Town7℃44°F1℃34°F0℃32°F1℃33°F1℃34°F-1℃30°F0℃31°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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
28

up to 5cmup to 2in New Snow

ShwrsShwrsCloudCloud

Rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,699m5,574ft to 1,429m4,688ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
29

Snow unlikely

Lt Snow ShwrsCloudFairClear

Light snow showers first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
31

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
01

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairMixed

Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudSnow

Cloudy early, then snow showers at altitude later.

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 02:43 GMT, next update expected 08:00 GMT.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Bad Gastein19cm7in 20cm8in
Kaprun15cm6in 18cm7in
Gastein13cm5in 14cm5in
Maria Alm14cm5in 14cm6in
Bad Hofgastein12cm5in 13cm5in
Mühlbach am Hochkönig10cm4in 12cm5in
Saalbach Hinterglemm10cm4in 11cm4in
Amadé13cm5in 13cm5in

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.