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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 19th April 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 19 April.

Updated 18 April 2025 13:36 BST.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected29 April
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 2cm 1in
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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 18℃ 64°F
Min 7℃ 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Hochkönig has no 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 Depths 20cm 8in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Hochkönig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Sat
19
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Wind
2,000m 6,562ft
10℃ 50°F
Fair
14℃ 57°F
Cloud
12℃ 53°F
Cloud
6℃ 44°F
Lt Rain
5℃ 40°F
Lt Rain
4℃ 38°F
Lt Rain
4℃ 39°F
Light Snow
1,400m 4,593ft
15℃ 58°F
Fair
15℃ 60°F
Cloud
13℃ 56°F
Cloud
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
9℃ 47°F
Lt Rain
7℃ 45°F
Lt Rain
8℃ 47°F
Light Snow
800m 2,625ft
18℃ 64°F
Fair
20℃ 68°F
Cloud
18℃ 65°F
Cloud
13℃ 55°F
Cloud
12℃ 54°F
Lt Rain
11℃ 52°F
Lt Rain
11℃ 52°F
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 1,209m 3,967ft
to 1,119m 3,671ft

Max Town 18℃ 64°F 20℃ 68°F 18℃ 65°F 13℃ 55°F 12℃ 54°F 11℃ 52°F 11℃ 52°F
Min Town 7℃ 45°F 11℃ 51°F 9℃ 48°F 10℃ 49°F 8℃ 47°F 7℃ 45°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 18℃ 64°F
Min 7℃ 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 20℃ 68°F
Min 11℃ 51°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 20℃ 68°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 9℃ 48°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 48°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 65°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudLt Rain

Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, light rain later.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 10℃ 49°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 8℃ 47°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 7℃ 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

FogLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Fog early, then light rain later.

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
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsLt DrizzleCloud

Light rain first, rain showers then light drizzle, 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 13:36 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Kaprun 2cm 1in 32cm 13in
Bad Gastein- 29cm 11in
Gastein 1cm - 27cm 11in
Amadé 1cm 1in 25cm 10in
Bad Hofgastein- 24cm 9in
Dachstein-Tauern- 17cm 7in
Rauris- 21cm 8in
Dienten am Hochkönig- 21cm 8in

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.