Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, Austria for 16 days from 27 May.
Updated 27 May 2025 16:35 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 22cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kitzsteinhorn.
Forecast for today in Kitzsteinhorn
Max 12℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,409m to 2,319m, with rain below.
Kitzsteinhorn has 22cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Kitzsteinhorn)
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| Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | SW F2 | |||
| 3,020m | -2℃
 +4cm
| 0℃
+6cm
| -1℃
 +12cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 3℃
 |
| 1,927m | 6℃
 | 10℃
| 6℃
| 12℃
| 17℃
 | 17℃
| 10℃
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 835m | 12℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
| 19℃
| 24℃
| 26℃
| 17℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,409m | varying 2,669m | varying 2,319m | varying 2,549m | |||
| Max Town | 12℃ | 14℃ | 14℃ | 19℃ | 24℃ | 26℃ | 17℃ |
| Min Town | 10℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 13℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ |
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.
Kitzsteinhorn 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 12℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
27
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,409m to 2,319m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 6cm New Snow
Freezing fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,669m to 2,319m, with rain below.
Max 14℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 12cm New Snow
Clear spells first, light rain then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 2,319m to 1,939m, with rain below.
Max 19℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,549m to 2,189m, with rain below.
Max 24℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 24℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 26℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 26℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 17℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Thunderstorms first, light rain then cloudy, light rain later.
This Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, 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 Kitzsteinhorn, 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.
Kitzsteinhorn Snow Forecast updated at 16:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Kitzsteinhorn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa Sport Region | 21cm | 28cm | |||||||
| Kaprun | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Rauris | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kitzsteinhorn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kitzsteinhorn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kitzsteinhorn, 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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.