Bad Gastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein, Austria for 16 days from 13 February.
Updated 13 February 2025 02:30 UTC.
Next Snow Expected | 13 February |
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Next Snow Amount | 1cm- |
Next 48 Hours | 11cm5in |
Next 7 Days | 13cm5in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bad Gastein.
Forecast for today in Bad Gastein
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,059m3,474ft to resort level.
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Updated 13 February 2025 02:41 UTC
Powder Possible :- 11cm4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bad Gastein over the next 2 days.
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Bad Gastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
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Wind | S F2 | ||||||
2,700m8,858ft | -4℃24°F
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| -11℃13°F
![]() +9cm+4in
| -7℃19°F
![]() | -6℃22°F
![]() | -6℃21°F
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| -6℃20°F
![]() | -3℃26°F
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S F2 | |||||||
1,875m6,152ft | 1℃34°F
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| -5℃22°F
![]() +9cm+4in
| -4℃25°F
![]() | -2℃28°F
![]() | -2℃28°F
![]() +1cm+1in
| 1℃33°F
![]() | 3℃37°F
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1,050m3,445ft | 8℃47°F
![]() | 0℃32°F
![]() +5cm+2in
| 1℃34°F
![]() | 3℃37°F
![]() | 3℃38°F
![]() +1cm
| 4℃39°F
![]() | 7℃44°F
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Snow Line | 1,050m3,445ft | 1,050m3,445ft | varying 1,259m4,131ft | 1,050m3,445ft | |||
Max Town | 8℃47°F | 0℃32°F | 1℃34°F | 3℃37°F | 3℃38°F | 4℃39°F | 7℃44°F |
Min Town | 0℃33°F | -6℃21°F | -8℃18°F | -6℃21°F | -4℃24°F | -2℃29°F | -2℃29°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.
Bad Gastein 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,059m3,474ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
5cm to 10cm2in to 4in New Snow
Light snow early, then clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cmup to 1in New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,259m4,131ft to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein, 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 Bad Gastein, 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.
Bad Gastein Snow Forecast updated at 02:30 UTC, next update expected 05:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Bad Gastein
Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
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Hochkönig | 8cm3in | 16cm6in | |||||||
Sportgastein | 15cm6in | 16cm6in | |||||||
Alpendorf | 10cm4in | 14cm5in | |||||||
Gastein | 10cm4in | 13cm5in | |||||||
Dorfgastein | 8cm3in | 12cm5in | |||||||
Graukogel | 12cm5in | 15cm6in | |||||||
Rauris | 10cm4in | 11cm4in | |||||||
Obertauern | 9cm3in | 10cm4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bad Gastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bad Gastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bad Gastein, 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 Bad Gastein 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 Bad Gastein 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 Bad Gastein 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.