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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 28th May 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 28 May.

Updated 28 May 2025 11:31 CDT.

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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 14℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainRainLt Rain

Cloudy first, light rain showers then rain, light rain showers later.

Hochkönig has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo
Wed
28
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
WindNW F3NW F3
2,000m
7℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Lt Rain
15℃
Mixed
18℃
Cloud
17℃
Shwrs
13℃
Storm
15℃
Cloud
W F3W F3
1,400m
11℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Lt Rain
16℃
Mixed
20℃
Fair
19℃
Cloud
15℃
Storm
19℃
Cloud
W F3W F3
800m
14℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Lt Rain
21℃
Mixed
25℃
Fair
23℃
Cloud
19℃
Storm
23℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town14℃13℃21℃25℃23℃19℃23℃
Min Town10℃9℃11℃11℃14℃13℃11℃

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 14℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainRainLt Rain

Cloudy first, light rain showers then rain, light rain showers later.

Max 13℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 13℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain showers early, then rain showers later.

Max 21℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

Lt RainMixedMixedFair

Light rain showers, clear spells, fair later.

Max 25℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 25℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 23℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 19℃
Min 13℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

CloudStormStormCloud

Cloudy, thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Max 23℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 11:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Kaprun18cm 18cm
Bad Gastein6cm 6cm
Amadé5cm 5cm
Dachstein-Tauern4cm 4cm
Gastein4cm 4cm
Bad Hofgastein1cm 1cm
Rauris1cm 1cm

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.