Hochschwab Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Hochschwab
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This is the Snow Forecast for Hochschwab, Austria for 16 days from 29 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 21:38 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 30 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 39cm |
| Next 7 Days | 44cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hochschwab.
Forecast for today in Hochschwab
Max 5℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 18cm New Snow
Heavy drizzle early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,419m to 1,229m, with rain below.
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Updated 29 March 2025 05:39 CDT
Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Hochschwab over the next 2 days.
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Hochschwab Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Hochschwab 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F6 | NW F3 | NW F4 | |||
| 1,810m | 0℃
 +18cm
| 0℃
 +7cm
| -3℃
+15cm
| -2℃
 +4cm
| 3℃
 | 8℃
| 4℃
 |
| NW F3 | NW F4 | NW F3 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,288m | 5℃
| 6℃
+3cm
| 0℃
+16cm
| 2℃
+3cm
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 6℃
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| SW F2 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 765m | 5℃
| 8℃
| 2℃
 | 4℃
| 9℃
| 15℃
 | 12℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,419m | varying 1,209m | varying 959m | varying 1,389m | varying 1,279m | ||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 8℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 9℃ | 15℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | 4℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ |
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 5℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
up to 18cm New Snow
Heavy drizzle early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,419m to 1,229m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 7cm New Snow
Drizzle first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,209m to 869m, with rain below.
Max 2℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 15cm New Snow
Snow at altitude early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 959m to 859m, with rain below.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,389m to 959m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Light rain, cloudy, fair later.
Max 15℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
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 21:38 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Hochschwab
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldeck | 40cm | 44cm | |||||||
| Göstling-Hochkar | 35cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Lackenhof am Ötscher | 17cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Mürzsteg | 8cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Aflenz | 13cm | 14cm | |||||||
| Annaberg | 9cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Veitsch - Brunnalm | 9cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Langenwang | 1cm | 1cm |
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.