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Dorfgastein Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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Dorfgastein Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Dorfgastein

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This is the Snow Forecast for Dorfgastein, Austria for 16 days from 8 May.

Updated 09 May 2025 08:37 NZST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Dorfgastein.

Forecast for today in Dorfgastein

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Dorfgastein has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Dorfgastein Snow Report

Dorfgastein Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Dorfgastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Dorfgastein from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Wind
2,033m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃
Cloud
8℃
Fair
10℃
Fair
9℃
Shwrs
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
1,432m
6℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Cloud
13℃
Fair
15℃
Fair
14℃
Shwrs
12℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
830m
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
17℃
Fair
18℃
Clear
17℃
Cloud
15℃
Mixed
15℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,609m
to 1,579m

Max Town10℃12℃17℃18℃17℃15℃15℃
Min Town5℃4℃6℃7℃7℃7℃6℃

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.

Dorfgastein 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 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 17℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudFairFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 18℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearFair

Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

Max 17℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearShwrsCloud

Clear sky, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedCloud

Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudStormCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then thunderstorms, cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Dorfgastein, 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 Dorfgastein, 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.

Dorfgastein Snow Forecast updated at 08:37 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Dorfgastein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Dorfgastein
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Kaprun3cm 10cm
Gastein2cm 9cm
Sportgastein3cm 6cm
Graukogel4cm 4cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm4cm 4cm
Obertauern3cm 3cm
Bad Gastein-1cm
Bad Hofgastein1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Dorfgastein

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Dorfgastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Dorfgastein, 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 Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein 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 Dorfgastein 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.