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Hochkönig Snow Forecast - 16th May 2026

Hochkönig Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 16 May 2026 08:45 CDT

Snow Forecast for Hochkönig

Snow and Weather from 16 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Hochkönig?

Hochkönig Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,386m)
Next Snow Expected16 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days3cm
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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

 
Snow Line

Sat
16

up to 12cm New Snow

CloudLt DrizzleShwrsLt Drizzle

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

Snow Line from 1,723m to 1,123m, with rain below.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hochkönig from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
16		Sun
17		Mon
18		Tue
19		Wed
20		Thu
21		Fri
22
Wind
2,000m
-1℃
Snow
+12cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
6℃
Lt Drizzle
5℃
Light Snow
+2cm
9℃
Shwrs
9℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Lt Drizzle
1,400m
4℃
Snow
+3cm
9℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
11℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Light Snow
13℃
Lt Drizzle
12℃
Lt Drizzle
15℃
Lt Drizzle
800m
8℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Snow
16℃
Shwrs
13℃
Shwrs
17℃
Mixed
17℃
Lt Drizzle
20℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 1,723m
to 1,123m

varying 1,323m
to 1,015m

varying 1,785m
to 1,508m

Max Town8℃13℃16℃13℃17℃17℃20℃
Min Town4℃3℃1℃6℃6℃7℃9℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Hochkönig

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Hochkönig
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Kaprun9cm 18cm
Dachstein-Tauern11cm 17cm
Amadé6cm 13cm
Bad Hofgastein8cm 12cm
Bad Gastein7cm 11cm
Gastein6cm 11cm
Maria Alm10cm 11cm
Saalbach Hinterglemm8cm 10cm

Snow Reliability

Hochkönig typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth reaching up to 3 meters in peak season. For the latest snow information, check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and conditions.

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.