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Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 07:42 CDT

Snow Forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Obertraun/Dachstein?

Obertraun/Dachstein Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,305m)
Next Snow Expected25 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days45cm

Forecast for today in Obertraun/Dachstein

Max 11℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Wind
2,100m
0℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃
Mixed
0℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+5cm
-7℃
Hvy Snow
+25cm
1,305m
5℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Hvy Snow
+25cm
510m
11℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
9℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Snow
+3cm
3℃
Snow
+6cm
Snow Line

varying 1,556m
to 1,141m

varying 1,295m
to 510m

varying 756m
to 510m

Max Town11℃8℃9℃11℃13℃15℃3℃
Min Town0℃2℃1℃0℃2℃0℃0℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Obertraun/Dachstein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Obertraun/Dachstein
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Obertauern2cm 77cm
Flachau1cm 66cm
Rohrmoos1cm 61cm
Schladming1cm 60cm
Krippenstein1cm 54cm
Filzmoos1cm 53cm
Annaberg im Lammertal2cm 44cm
Dachstein West3cm 44cm

Snow Reliability

Obertraun boasts reliable snow conditions, typically featuring 100-200 cm of snow depth during peak season. For the latest snow information, be sure to check J2Ski for updates on snowfall and conditions.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Obertraun/Dachstein

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Obertraun/Dachstein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Obertraun/Dachstein, 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 Obertraun/Dachstein 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 Obertraun/Dachstein 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 Obertraun/Dachstein 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.