Dachstein West Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Dachstein West
This is the Snow Forecast for Dachstein West, Austria for 17 days from 6 December.
Updated 06 December 2025 08:37 UTC.
Forecast times for Dachstein West are in Central European Time (Europe/Vienna).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Dachstein West.
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Dachstein West Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Dachstein West?
| Next Snow Expected | 18 December |
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| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | - - |
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Forecast for today in Dachstein West
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
06
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Dachstein West has 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Dachstein West Snow Report
Snow report from Obertauern (near Dachstein West)
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| Sat 06 | Sun 07 | Mon 08 | Tue 09 | Wed 10 | Thu 11 | Fri 12 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 2,110m 6,923ft | -2℃ 29°F
 | -2℃ 29°F
+1cm
| 3℃ 38°F
 +2cm +1in
| 5℃ 42°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
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| 1,290m 4,232ft | 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 7℃ 44°F
 | 10℃ 50°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 4℃ 39°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
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| 470m 1,542ft | 6℃ 43°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 7℃ 45°F
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| Snow Line | varying 1,529m 5,016ft | varying 2,069m 6,788ft | varying 1,649m 5,410ft | ||||
| Max Town | 6℃ 43°F | 6℃ 43°F | 10℃ 50°F | 13℃ 56°F | 14℃ 57°F | 9℃ 48°F | 7℃ 45°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 34°F | 2℃ 36°F | 4℃ 40°F | 7℃ 45°F | 6℃ 43°F | 4℃ 40°F | 2℃ 36°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.
Snow Forecast near Dachstein West
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
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| Obertauern | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Obertraun/Dachstein | 6cm 2in | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Flachau | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Hochkönig | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Krippenstein | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Rußbach | 1cm - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Schladming | 1cm - | 1cm - |
Snow Reliability
Dachstein West typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Dachstein West
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Dachstein West, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Dachstein West, 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 Dachstein West 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 Dachstein West 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 Dachstein West 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.