Schmittenhöhe Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Schmittenhöhe
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This is the Snow Forecast for Schmittenhöhe, Austria for 15 days from 19 April.
Updated 18 April 2025 17:31 BST.
| Next Snow Expected | 24 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm 7in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Schmittenhöhe.
Forecast for today in Schmittenhöhe
Max 19℃ 67°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Schmittenhöhe has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Schmittenhöhe Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Schmittenhöhe)
| Upper Snow Depths | 20cm 8in |
|---|---|
| Snow Conditions | Ski Area Open |
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| Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 13℃ 55°F
 | 6℃ 42°F
 | 9℃ 47°F
| 3℃ 37°F
 +13cm +5in
| 3℃ 37°F
+5cm +2in
|
| 1,400m 4,593ft | 15℃ 59°F
| 17℃ 62°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 6℃ 43°F
+3cm +1in
| 7℃ 45°F
 +3cm +1in
|
| 800m 2,625ft | 19℃ 67°F
| 21℃ 69°F
| 19℃ 66°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 15℃ 59°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 53°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,829m 6,001ft | varying 1,399m 4,590ft | |||||
| Max Town | 19℃ 67°F | 21℃ 69°F | 19℃ 66°F | 11℃ 52°F | 15℃ 59°F | 10℃ 49°F | 12℃ 53°F |
| Min Town | 6℃ 42°F | 8℃ 46°F | 8℃ 47°F | 8℃ 47°F | 8℃ 46°F | 5℃ 41°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.
Schmittenhöhe 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 19℃ 67°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 67°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 21℃ 69°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 21℃ 69°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 19℃ 66°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 8℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 8℃ 46°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ 46°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, light rain showers later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 13cm up to 5in New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 1,829m 6,001ft to 1,279m 4,196ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
25
up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,399m 4,590ft to 1,299m 4,262ft , with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Schmittenhöhe, 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 Schmittenhöhe, 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.
Schmittenhöhe Snow Forecast updated at 17:31 BST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Schmittenhöhe
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 2cm 1in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | - | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Rauris | - | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Kitzbühel | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Zell am See | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Going am Wilden Kaiser | - | 11cm 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Schmittenhöhe
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Schmittenhöhe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Schmittenhöhe, 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 Schmittenhöhe 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 Schmittenhöhe 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 Schmittenhöhe 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.