Hochschwab Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Hochschwab
This is the Snow Forecast for Hochschwab, Austria for 16 days from 16 November.
Updated 15 November 2025 22:31 CST.
Forecast times for Hochschwab are in Central European Time (Europe/Vienna).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hochschwab.
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Hochschwab Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Hochschwab?
| Next Snow Expected | 17 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
Forecast for today in Hochschwab
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Hochschwab has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Hochschwab Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | SW F3 | |||||
| 1,810m | 7℃
| 5℃
 +6cm
| -4℃
| -1℃
 | -1℃
+3cm
| -6℃
 +13cm
| -7℃
 +1cm
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | ||||||
| 1,288m | 10℃
| 7℃
 +3cm
| -1℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
+3cm
| -2℃
+15cm
| -5℃
+1cm
|
| 765m | 15℃
| 12℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 0℃
| -3℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,279m | 869m | 959m | varying 999m | 999m | ||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 12℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ |
| Min Town | 9℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | 0℃ | -3℃ | -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.
Hochschwab 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 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Max 12℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 6cm New Snow
Cloudy, rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,279m to 869m, with rain below.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow falling to 959m, with rain below.
Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
21
up to 13cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 999m to 959m, with rain below.
Max -3℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to 999m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Hochschwab, 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 Hochschwab, 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.
Hochschwab Snow Forecast updated at 22:31 CST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Hochschwab
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldeck | 8cm | 27cm | |||||||
| Göstling-Hochkar | 3cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Lackenhof am Ötscher | 4cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Veitsch - Brunnalm | 1cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Annaberg | 6cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Mürzsteg | 1cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Langenwang | - | 12cm | |||||||
| Aflenz | 1cm | 9cm |
Snow Reliability
Hochschwab typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 150 cm during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, skiers are encouraged to check J2Ski for updated information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hochschwab
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hochschwab, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hochschwab, 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 Hochschwab 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 Hochschwab 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 Hochschwab 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.