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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Hochkönig Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hochkönig

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This is the Snow Forecast for Hochkönig, Austria for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 14 March 2025 03:38 NZDT.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected16 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours9cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Hochkönig

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainMixedMixedCloud

Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,569m to 1,429m, with rain below.

Hochkönig has 9cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hochkönig Snow Report

Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Hochkönig)

Saalbach Hinterglemm Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths80cm
Lower Snow Depths50cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open

Hochkönig 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
Wind
2,000m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
3℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
1,400m
5℃
Mixed
2℃
Light Snow
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
800m
8℃
Mixed
5℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
12℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,569m
to 1,429m

1,429m

1,429m

varying 1,739m
to 909m

varying 879m
to 849m

Max Town8℃5℃10℃9℃6℃12℃15℃
Min Town4℃3℃3℃2℃-2℃-4℃1℃

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.

Hochkönig 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 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainMixedMixedCloud

Light rain, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,569m to 1,429m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainFog

Cloudy, light rain, fog later.

Snow falling to 1,429m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudLt RainCloudCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow falling to 1,429m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,739m to 909m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudMixedMixed

Light snow at altitude, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 879m to 849m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearClear

Fair early, then clear sky later.

Max 15℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

This Snow Forecast for Hochkönig, 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 Hochkönig, 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.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast updated at 03:38 NZDT, next update expected 09:00 NZDT.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Bad Gastein21cm 30cm
Gastein18cm 26cm
Bad Hofgastein14cm 19cm
Kaprun15cm 19cm
Rauris14cm 18cm
Salzburger Sportwelt13cm 17cm
Dachstein-Tauern10cm 16cm
Flachau13cm 16cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hochkönig

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