Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, Austria for 15 days from 16 April.
Updated 15 April 2025 23:39 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 18 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm 7in |
| Next 48 Hours | 27cm 10in |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm 11in |
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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 15℃ 59°F
Min 12℃ 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 54°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
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Updated 16 April 2025 09:39 BST
Powder Possible :- 17cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Kitzsteinhorn over the next 2 days.
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Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Kitzsteinhorn)
| Upper Snow Depths | 70cm 28in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
Kitzsteinhorn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 16 | Thu 17 | Fri 18 | Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SE F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 3,020m 9,908ft | 1℃ 33°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 +3cm +1in
| -2℃ 27°F
 +24cm +9in
| 0℃ 33°F
 | 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 34°F
|
| S F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | ||||
| 1,927m 6,324ft | 12℃ 53°F
| 10℃ 50°F
 | 3℃ 37°F
+17cm +7in
| 9℃ 48°F
 | 10℃ 49°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 49°F
|
| SW F4 | S F4 | ||||||
| 835m 2,740ft | 15℃ 59°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 9℃ 49°F
 | 17℃ 63°F
| 18℃ 64°F
| 21℃ 69°F
| 19℃ 67°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,969m 9,741ft | varying 2,079m 6,821ft | 1,559m 5,115ft | ||||
| Max Town | 15℃ 59°F | 14℃ 57°F | 9℃ 49°F | 17℃ 63°F | 18℃ 64°F | 21℃ 69°F | 19℃ 67°F |
| Min Town | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 51°F | 3℃ 37°F | 5℃ 40°F | 10℃ 50°F | 9℃ 49°F | 9℃ 48°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 15℃ 59°F
Min 12℃ 54°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ 54°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 10℃ 51°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 51°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
17
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,969m 9,741ft to 2,209m 7,247ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
18
up to 24cm up to 9in New Snow
Rain early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,079m 6,821ft to 1,389m 4,557ft , with rain below.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Fog first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.
Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 10℃ 50°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ 50°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 21℃ 69°F
Min 9℃ 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 49°F to daytime highs around 21℃ 69°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 19℃ 67°F
Min 9℃ 48°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 48°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
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 23:39 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Kitzsteinhorn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 12cm 5in | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 17cm 7in | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 9cm 3in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Fieberbrunn | 9cm 4in | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Hochkönig | 7cm 3in | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in |
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.