Kaprun Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kaprun
This is the Snow and Weather for Kaprun from 23 January.
Updated 23 January 2026 11:16 GMT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kaprun.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Kaprun Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Kaprun?
| Next Snow Expected | 28 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm 5in |
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Forecast for today in Kaprun
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Kaprun are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
Kaprun has up to 13cm 5in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
ECMWF IFS - at altitude
Kaprun Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm ( 16km 10 miles from Kaprun)
| Upper Snow Depths | 90cm 35in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 70cm 28in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Ski area reported to be open, with 67 lifts running.
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| Fri 23 | Sat 24 | Sun 25 | Mon 26 | Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 3,030m 9,941ft | -6℃ 20°F
| -6℃ 21°F
 +1cm
| -7℃ 18°F
| -11℃ 13°F
| -9℃ 16°F
| -9℃ 15°F
 +9cm +4in
| -9℃ 16°F
 +2cm +1in
|
| 1,900m 6,234ft | 1℃ 34°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+1cm
| 0℃ 32°F
| -3℃ 26°F
| -2℃ 29°F
| -2℃ 28°F
+9cm +4in
| -1℃ 29°F
+2cm +1in
|
| 770m 2,526ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 45°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 3℃ 38°F
+3cm +1in
| 5℃ 41°F
 +1cm
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| Snow Line | varying 1,385m 4,544ft | 770m 2,526ft | varying 1,032m 3,386ft | varying 1,001m 3,284ft | |||
| Max Town | 7℃ 45°F | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 45°F | 5℃ 40°F | 6℃ 43°F | 3℃ 38°F | 5℃ 41°F |
| Min Town | -6℃ 21°F | -5℃ 22°F | -7℃ 20°F | -8℃ 18°F | -7℃ 18°F | -3℃ 27°F | -1℃ 30°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 Kaprun
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Gastein | 4cm 2in | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 3cm 1in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Rauris | 5cm 2in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Kitzsteinhorn | 2cm 1in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Zell am See | 1cm 1in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Fieberbrunn | 1cm - | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | - | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 1cm - | 10cm 4in |
Snow Reliability
Kaprun boasts excellent snow reliability, with average snow depths reaching up to 2 meters in winter. Regular snowfall ensures great conditions, but always check the latest snow info on J2Ski for updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kaprun
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kaprun, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kaprun, 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 Kaprun 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 Kaprun 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 Kaprun 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.