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Dorfgastein Snow Forecast - 21st April 2026

Dorfgastein Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 22 April 2026 00:42 NZST

Snow Forecast for Dorfgastein

Snow and Weather from 21 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Dorfgastein Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Dorfgastein?

Dorfgastein Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,432m)
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Forecast for today in Dorfgastein

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Tue
21

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt DrizzleMixedCloud

Cloudy first, light drizzle then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,907m to 1,168m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Dorfgastein are in Vienna (Europe/Vienna) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Dorfgastein from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Tue
21		Wed
22		Thu
23		Fri
24		Sat
25		Sun
26		Mon
27
Wind
2,033m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Fair
+1cm
6℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
6℃
Fair
8℃
Clear
1,432m
6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
10℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
11℃
Fair
12℃
Fair
830m
10℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Mixed
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
14℃
Fair
16℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,907m
to 1,168m

varying 1,661m
to 1,092m

Max Town10℃9℃15℃17℃17℃14℃16℃
Min Town3℃2℃0℃2℃0℃5℃0℃

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 Dorfgastein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Dorfgastein
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Kaprun8cm 8cm
Rauris6cm 6cm
Bad Hofgastein5cm 5cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm4cm 4cm
Bad Gastein3cm 3cm
Flachau3cm 3cm
Gastein3cm 3cm
Obertauern3cm 3cm

Snow Reliability

Dorfgastein typically enjoys a solid snow depth of 50 to 100 cm during peak season. Snowfall is reliable, and the resort's elevation helps maintain good conditions; for the latest updates, check J2Ski.

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.