Bad Hofgastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein, Austria for 16 days from 5 May.
Updated 05 May 2025 05:38 CDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bad Hofgastein.
Forecast for today in Bad Hofgastein
Max 13℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, rain showers then light rain, light rain showers later.
Bad Hofgastein has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Bad Hofgastein Snow Report
Snow report from Obertauern (near Bad Hofgastein)
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Bad Hofgastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 05 | Tue 06 | Wed 07 | Thu 08 | Fri 09 | Sat 10 | Sun 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 2,295m | 4℃
 | 3℃
 +1cm
| 6℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
|
| 1,578m | 8℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
| 9℃
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| 860m | 13℃
| 12℃
| 15℃
| 10℃
| 13℃
| 11℃
| 15℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,089m | varying 1,899m | varying 1,879m | ||||
| Max Town | 13℃ | 12℃ | 15℃ | 10℃ | 13℃ | 11℃ | 15℃ |
| Min Town | 8℃ | 8℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 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.
Bad Hofgastein 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 13℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, rain showers then light rain, light rain showers later.
Max 12℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain first, light rain showers then cloudy, light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,899m to 1,849m, with rain below.
Max 15℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, fog later.
Max 10℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to 1,719m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
10
Snow unlikely
Fog early, then cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Bad Hofgastein, 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 Bad Hofgastein, 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.
Bad Hofgastein Snow Forecast updated at 05:38 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Bad Hofgastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportgastein | 7cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Kaprun | 7cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 4cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Gastein | 6cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Obertauern | 3cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Rauris | 1cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Flachau | 1cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Graukogel | 1cm | 2cm |
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.