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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 29th March 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 15 days from 29 March.

Updated 28 March 2025 22:36 GMT.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected31 March
Next Snow Amount 20cm 8in
Next 48 Hours 42cm 16in
Next 7 Days 47cm 18in
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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 6℃ 42°F
Min 4℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

up to 15cm up to 6in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainRainLt Rain

Light rain, rain, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,449m 4,754ft to 1,429m 4,688ft , with rain below.

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Updated 29 March 2025 09:35 GMT

Powder Possible :- 21cm 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hochkönig over the next 2 days.

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Hochkönig Snow Report

Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Hochkönig)

Saalbach Hinterglemm Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 70cm 28in
Lower Snow Depths 50cm 20in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Hochkönig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
WindNW F3NW F2
2,000m 6,562ft
-1℃ 30°F
Snow
+15cm +6in
1℃ 33°F
Snow
+4cm +2in
-2℃ 29°F
Snow
+23cm +9in
-1℃ 31°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
5℃ 41°F
Fair
6℃ 42°F
Clear
3℃ 37°F
Mixed
W F3NW F2
1,400m 4,593ft
2℃ 36°F
Light Snow
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃ 30°F
Snow
+20cm +8in
1℃ 34°F
Snow
+4cm +2in
7℃ 45°F
Fair
10℃ 50°F
Clear
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
W F3
800m 2,625ft
6℃ 42°F
Lt Rain
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
3℃ 38°F
Snow
5℃ 42°F
Cloud
11℃ 53°F
Fair
13℃ 56°F
Clear
11℃ 51°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,449m 4,754ft
to 1,429m 4,688ft

varying 1,429m 4,688ft
to 1,259m 4,131ft

varying 1,099m 3,606ft
to 849m 2,785ft

varying 839m 2,753ft
to 809m 2,654ft

Max Town 6℃ 42°F 8℃ 47°F 3℃ 38°F 5℃ 42°F 11℃ 53°F 13℃ 56°F 11℃ 51°F
Min Town 4℃ 40°F 4℃ 39°F 2℃ 36°F 1℃ 34°F 2℃ 35°F 2℃ 36°F 4℃ 39°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 6℃ 42°F
Min 4℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

up to 15cm up to 6in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainRainLt Rain

Light rain, rain, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,449m 4,754ft to 1,429m 4,688ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainMixedCloudMixed

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

Snow Line from 1,429m 4,688ft to 1,259m 4,131ft , with rain below.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
31

up to 23cm up to 9in New Snow

SnowSnowSnowSnow

Snow at altitude, snow showers at altitude, snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,099m 3,606ft to 849m 2,785ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
01

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Snow at altitude, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 839m 2,753ft to 809m 2,654ft , with rain below.

Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

FogCloudShwrsCloud

Fog first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy 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 22:36 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Amadé 40cm 16in 44cm 17in
Bad Gastein 40cm 16in 42cm 17in
Dienten am Hochkönig 41cm 16in 42cm 17in
Kaprun 38cm 15in 41cm 16in
Maria Alm 38cm 15in 41cm 16in
Saalbach Hinterglemm 38cm 15in 40cm 16in
Mühlbach am Hochkönig 36cm 14in 38cm 15in
Dachstein-Tauern 33cm 13in 37cm 15in

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.