Bad Hofgastein Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 22 March 2026 07:43 NZDT
Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein
Snow and Weather from 21 March.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Bad Hofgastein Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Bad Hofgastein?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 20cm |
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Forecast for today in Bad Hofgastein
Max 8℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
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up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,783m to 1,275m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Bad Hofgastein are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.
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| Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | |||
| 2,295m | -3℃
 +1cm
| -4℃
| -1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
| 1℃
 +9cm
| -11℃
+9cm
| -11℃
+5cm
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 1,578m | 3℃
| 3℃
| 6℃
| 6℃
| 9℃
+6cm
| -5℃
+8cm
| -5℃
+5cm
|
| NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 860m | 8℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+8cm
| 0℃
+5cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,783m | varying 1,245m | varying 1,645m | 860m | 860m | ||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | 0℃ | -5℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ | -4℃ |
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 Forecast near Bad Hofgastein
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hochkönig | 1cm | 35cm | |||||||
| Flachau | 1cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Graukogel | - | 28cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 2cm | 26cm | |||||||
| Kaprun | - | 26cm | |||||||
| Dorfgastein | 1cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Gastein | 1cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Obertauern | 2cm | 23cm |
Snow Reliability
Bad Hofgastein typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snowfall reaching up to 300 cm in winter. The snow depth can vary, but the extensive snowmaking facilities ensure excellent conditions. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bad Hofgastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bad Hofgastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bad Hofgastein, 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 Hofgastein 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 Hofgastein 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 Hofgastein 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.