St Gilgen Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for St Gilgen
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This is the Snow Forecast for St Gilgen, Austria for 16 days from 28 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 16:37 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 31 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 28cm 11in |
| Next 48 Hours | 13cm 5in |
| Next 7 Days | 39cm 15in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for St Gilgen.
Forecast for today in St Gilgen
Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
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Updated 28 March 2025 21:35 GMT
Powder Possible :- 28cm 11in of Fresh Snow is forecast for St Gilgen over the next 3 days.
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Snow report from Filzmoos (near St Gilgen)
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St Gilgen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 1,700m 5,577ft | 3℃ 38°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 +9cm +4in
| 4℃ 39°F
 +4cm +2in
| -2℃ 28°F
 +24cm +9in
| -1℃ 31°F
+1cm +1in
| 5℃ 40°F
 | 7℃ 45°F
 |
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 1,100m 3,609ft | 7℃ 45°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 8℃ 46°F
+1cm
| 1℃ 34°F
+28cm +11in
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm
| 9℃ 47°F
| 11℃ 52°F
|
| NW F3 | |||||||
| 500m 1,640ft | 11℃ 52°F
| 8℃ 46°F
 | 12℃ 54°F
| 6℃ 42°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 15℃ 59°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,349m 4,426ft | varying 1,209m 3,967ft | varying 929m 3,048ft | varying 919m 3,015ft | |||
| Max Town | 11℃ 52°F | 8℃ 46°F | 12℃ 54°F | 6℃ 42°F | 7℃ 45°F | 12℃ 54°F | 15℃ 59°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 44°F | 5℃ 41°F | 3℃ 38°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°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.
St Gilgen 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 11℃ 52°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 6℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 9cm up to 4in New Snow
Light rain early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,349m 4,426ft to 1,119m 3,671ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light rain, cloudy, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,209m 3,967ft to 969m 3,179ft , with rain below.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 24cm up to 9in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 929m 3,048ft to 729m 2,392ft , 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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 919m 3,015ft to 789m 2,589ft , with rain below.
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Max 15℃ 59°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 37°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 59°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for St Gilgen, 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 St Gilgen, 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.
St Gilgen Snow Forecast updated at 16:37 GMT, next update expected 22:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near St Gilgen
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosau | 23cm 9in | 47cm 18in | |||||||
| Abtenau | 13cm 5in | 43cm 17in | |||||||
| Filzmoos | 20cm 8in | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Hintersee | 12cm 5in | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Berchtesgadener Land | 19cm 7in | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Ebensee am Traunsee | 31cm 12in | 39cm 15in | |||||||
| Obersalzberg / Gutshof / Buchenhöhe | 15cm 6in | 34cm 13in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in St Gilgen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to St Gilgen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in St Gilgen, 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 St Gilgen 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 St Gilgen 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 St Gilgen 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.