St Gilgen Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 05 August 2026 12:43 UTC
Snow Forecast for St Gilgen
Snow and Weather from 5 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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St Gilgen Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in St Gilgen?
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for St Gilgen. |
Forecast for today in St Gilgen
Max 32℃ 89°F
Min 21℃ 70°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 21℃ 70°F to daytime highs around 32℃ 89°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, rain showers, fair later.
Forecast times for St Gilgen are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
St Gilgen 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | Mon 10 | Tue 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,700m 5,577ft | 24℃ 75°F
| 17℃ 63°F
 | 18℃ 64°F
| 19℃ 65°F
| 23℃ 73°F
 | 21℃ 69°F
| 20℃ 68°F
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| 1,100m 3,609ft | 28℃ 82°F
| 21℃ 70°F
| 22℃ 71°F
| 22℃ 72°F
| 27℃ 80°F
| 25℃ 76°F
| 24℃ 75°F
|
| 500m 1,640ft | 32℃ 89°F
| 25℃ 77°F
| 26℃ 78°F
| 26℃ 79°F
| 31℃ 87°F
| 29℃ 83°F
| 28℃ 82°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 32℃ 89°F | 25℃ 77°F | 26℃ 78°F | 26℃ 79°F | 31℃ 87°F | 29℃ 83°F | 28℃ 82°F |
| Min Town | 21℃ 70°F | 20℃ 68°F | 19℃ 66°F | 17℃ 63°F | 17℃ 63°F | 20℃ 67°F | 18℃ 64°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.
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Snow Reliability
St Gilgen typically sees a solid snow depth of around 100 cm during peak season, with reliable snowfall from December to March. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for current information.
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.