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 16 May.
Updated 17 May 2025 04:32 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 16 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
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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
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,629m to 1,359m, with rain below.
Bad Gastein has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Bad Gastein Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Bad Gastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | Mon 19 | Tue 20 | Wed 21 | Thu 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||||
| 2,700m | -3℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
 +4cm
| -1℃
+5cm
| 4℃
| 7℃
 | 8℃
| 7℃
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| NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,875m | 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
+2cm
| 4℃
+4cm
| 8℃
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
 |
| 1,050m | 10℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 17℃
| 20℃
| 18℃
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| Snow Line | varying 1,629m | varying 1,859m | varying 1,999m | 1,969m | |||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 17℃ | 20℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ |
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.
Max 10℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
16
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain showers, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,629m to 1,359m, with rain below.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
17
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude early, then light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,859m to 1,339m, with rain below.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 5cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,599m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.
Max 17℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
20
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 20℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
21
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, thunderstorms, light rain 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 04:32 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Bad Gastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 10cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Obertauern | 18cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Gastein | 10cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Hochkönig | 13cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Sportgastein | 12cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 13cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Graukogel | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Rauris | 9cm | 9cm |
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.