Sportgastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sportgastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sportgastein, Austria for 16 days from 28 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 12:35 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 30cm 12in |
| Next 7 Days | 40cm 16in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sportgastein.
Forecast for today in Sportgastein
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,989m 6,526ft to 1,649m 5,410ft , with rain below.
Powder Alert!
Updated 28 March 2025 16:40 GMT
Powder Possible :- 31cm 12in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sportgastein over the next 2 days.
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Sportgastein Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | NW F3 | NW F4 | SE F3 | SE F2 | ||
| 2,686m 8,812ft | -3℃ 27°F
 +3cm +1in
| -5℃ 22°F
 +21cm +8in
| -3℃ 27°F
+6cm +2in
| -7℃ 19°F
 +7cm +3in
| -7℃ 20°F
+2cm +1in
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 4℃ 39°F
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| NE F3 | NE F3 | N F4 | S F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 2,138m 7,014ft | 2℃ 36°F
+4cm +2in
| -2℃ 29°F
+21cm +8in
| -1℃ 29°F
+6cm +2in
| -5℃ 23°F
+10cm +4in
| -4℃ 25°F
+2cm +1in
| 6℃ 42°F
| 7℃ 45°F
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| NE F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,590m 5,217ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+16cm +6in
| 3℃ 37°F
+4cm +2in
| -1℃ 30°F
+6cm +3in
| 0℃ 31°F
+1cm
| 11℃ 53°F
| 13℃ 55°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,989m 6,526ft | 1,590m 5,217ft | varying 1,609m 5,279ft | 1,590m 5,217ft | 1,590m 5,217ft | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | 1℃ 34°F | 3℃ 37°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 31°F | 11℃ 53°F | 13℃ 55°F |
| Min Town | -4℃ 25°F | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 30°F | -3℃ 27°F | -4℃ 24°F | -3℃ 26°F | 2℃ 35°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.
Sportgastein 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 6℃ 43°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,989m 6,526ft to 1,649m 5,410ft , with rain below.
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
16cm to 21cm 6in to 8in New Snow
Snow early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
4cm to 6cm 2in New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,609m 5,279ft to resort level.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ 27°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
6cm to 7cm 3in New Snow
Light snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 24°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 11℃ 53°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 11℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Sportgastein, 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 Sportgastein, 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.
Sportgastein Snow Forecast updated at 12:35 GMT, next update expected 18:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Sportgastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 22cm 9in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Dorfgastein | 27cm 11in | 39cm 16in | |||||||
| Graukogel | 21cm 8in | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Zell am See | 17cm 7in | 37cm 14in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 22cm 9in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Gastein | 22cm 9in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Rauris | 16cm 6in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Mühlbach am Hochkönig | 11cm 4in | 28cm 11in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sportgastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sportgastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sportgastein, 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 Sportgastein 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 Sportgastein 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 Sportgastein 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.