Obertauern Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Obertauern
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This is the Snow Forecast for Obertauern, Austria for 16 days from 15 March.
Updated 15 March 2025 04:30 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 15 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 15cm 6in |
| Next 7 Days | 15cm 6in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Obertauern.
Forecast for today in Obertauern
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 15 March 2025 06:41 UTC
Powder Possible :- 13cm 5in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Obertauern over the next 2 days.
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Obertauern Snow Report
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Obertauern 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,350m 7,710ft | -2℃ 28°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 27°F
 +10cm +4in
| -7℃ 19°F
+2cm +1in
| -6℃ 21°F
 | 3℃ 36°F
| 1℃ 33°F
| -1℃ 31°F
|
| NW F2 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,995m 6,545ft | 0℃ 32°F
 +2cm +1in
| 0℃ 32°F
+8cm +3in
| -5℃ 23°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 2℃ 35°F
|
| NW F2 | S F2 | ||||||
| 1,640m 5,381ft | 3℃ 38°F
+2cm +1in
| 3℃ 37°F
 +6cm +2in
| -3℃ 26°F
+2cm +1in
| -1℃ 30°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 10℃ 50°F
|
| Snow Line | 1,640m 5,381ft | varying 1,649m 5,410ft | 1,640m 5,381ft | ||||
| Max Town | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | -3℃ 26°F | -1℃ 30°F | 5℃ 41°F | 9℃ 47°F | 10℃ 50°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 29°F | -3℃ 27°F | -10℃ 14°F | -13℃ 9°F | -6℃ 21°F | -3℃ 27°F | 0℃ 32°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.
Obertauern 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 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
6cm to 10cm 2in to 4in New Snow
Snow showers first, cloudy then snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,649m 5,410ft to resort level.
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -10℃ 14°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
2cm 1in New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -13℃ 9°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ 9°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 5℃ 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 9℃ 47°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 9℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Obertauern, 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 Obertauern, 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.
Obertauern Snow Forecast updated at 04:30 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Obertauern
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Gastein | 16cm 6in | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Flachau | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Abtenau | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Schladming | 10cm 4in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Filzmoos | 9cm 3in | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Alpendorf | 8cm 3in | 8cm 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Obertauern
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Obertauern, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Obertauern, 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 Obertauern 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 Obertauern 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 Obertauern 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.