Gastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gastein
This is the Snow Forecast for Gastein, Austria for 16 days from 18 November.
Updated 17 November 2025 14:31 UTC.
Forecast times for Gastein 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 Gastein.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Gastein Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Gastein?
| Next Snow Expected | 20 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 3in |
| Next 7 Days | 24cm 9in |
Forecast for today in Gastein
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Snow showers at altitude, clear spells, clear sky later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 17 November 2025 22:41 UTC
Powder Possible :- 21cm 8in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gastein over the next 4 days.
Gastein Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | ||||||
| 2,700m 8,858ft | -11℃ 12°F
 | -5℃ 22°F
 | -10℃ 14°F
 +9cm +3in
| -13℃ 9°F
 +8cm +3in
| -13℃ 9°F
+1cm
| -8℃ 17°F
 | -6℃ 22°F
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| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,765m 5,791ft | -5℃ 22°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
| -3℃ 26°F
+8cm +3in
| -7℃ 19°F
+9cm +4in
| -10℃ 15°F
| -6℃ 22°F
| -3℃ 26°F
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| 830m 2,723ft | 2℃ 35°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 0℃ 32°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+10cm +4in
| -2℃ 28°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 5℃ 42°F
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| Snow Line | 859m 2,818ft | varying 919m 3,015ft | 830m 2,723ft | 830m 2,723ft | varying 979m 3,212ft | 919m 3,015ft | |
| Max Town | 2℃ 35°F | 5℃ 41°F | 0℃ 32°F | -2℃ 28°F | -2℃ 28°F | 2℃ 35°F | 5℃ 42°F |
| Min Town | -3℃ 26°F | -5℃ 24°F | -2℃ 28°F | -6℃ 22°F | -10℃ 14°F | -3℃ 26°F | -3℃ 26°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.
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.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Snow showers at altitude, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -5℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 24°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ 28°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
2cm to 9cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Clear sky, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 919m 3,015ft to resort level.
Max -2℃ 28°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ 22°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
8cm to 10cm 3in to 4in New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -2℃ 28°F
Min -10℃ 14°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 5℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for 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 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.
Gastein Snow Forecast updated at 14:31 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Gastein
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
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| Kaprun | 7cm 3in | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Obertauern | 6cm 2in | 32cm 13in | |||||||
| Dachstein-Tauern | 4cm 2in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Graukogel | 7cm 3in | 29cm 12in | |||||||
| Rauris | 5cm 2in | 30cm 12in | |||||||
| Amadé | 3cm 1in | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Salzburger Sportwelt | 9cm 3in | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 4cm 2in | 31cm 12in |
Snow Reliability
Gastein typically enjoys a reliable snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season, with consistent snowfall throughout winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in 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 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 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 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.