Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, Austria for 16 days from 25 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 20:39 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 12cm 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | 17cm 7in |
| Next 7 Days | 65cm 26in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kitzsteinhorn.
Forecast for today in Kitzsteinhorn
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow falling to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.
Kitzsteinhorn has 17cm 7in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Kitzsteinhorn)
| Upper Snow Depths | 70cm 28in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 50cm 20in |
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
Kitzsteinhorn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NE F2 | N F4 | NW F3 | NW F4 | |||
| 3,020m 9,908ft | -6℃ 22°F
 +5cm +2in
| -7℃ 20°F
+11cm +4in
| -5℃ 23°F
 | -3℃ 26°F
+1cm
| -7℃ 19°F
 +16cm +6in
| -8℃ 18°F
+7cm +3in
| -11℃ 13°F
+21cm +8in
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,927m 6,324ft | 3℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| -2℃ 29°F
 +12cm +5in
| 0℃ 32°F
+6cm +2in
| -4℃ 25°F
+12cm +5in
|
| 835m 2,740ft | 9℃ 48°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 3℃ 37°F
|
| Snow Line | 2,319m 7,608ft | 2,319m 7,608ft | 2,319m 7,608ft | varying 1,739m 5,705ft | varying 1,539m 5,049ft | varying 1,349m 4,426ft | varying 1,009m 3,310ft |
| Max Town | 9℃ 48°F | 8℃ 46°F | 7℃ 45°F | 13℃ 55°F | 6℃ 42°F | 8℃ 46°F | 3℃ 37°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 43°F | 6℃ 42°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 34°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.
Kitzsteinhorn 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 9℃ 48°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow falling to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
up to 11cm up to 4in New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow falling to 2,319m 7,608ft , with rain below.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,739m 5,705ft to 1,559m 5,115ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 16cm up to 6in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,539m 5,049ft to 999m 3,278ft , with rain below.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,349m 4,426ft to 969m 3,179ft , with rain below.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 21cm up to 8in New Snow
Snow at altitude early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,009m 3,310ft to 889m 2,917ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, 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 Kitzsteinhorn, 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.
Kitzsteinhorn Snow Forecast updated at 20:39 GMT, next update expected 02:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Kitzsteinhorn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochkönig | 8cm 3in | 66cm 26in | |||||||
| Kaprun | 10cm 4in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 3cm 1in | 48cm 19in | |||||||
| Fieberbrunn | 1cm - | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 1cm 1in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Zell am See | 2cm 1in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 8cm 3in | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 4cm 2in | 36cm 14in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kitzsteinhorn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kitzsteinhorn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kitzsteinhorn, 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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.