Sportgastein Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sportgastein
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sportgastein, Austria for 16 days from 28 May.
Updated 28 May 2025 11:39 CDT.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sportgastein.
Forecast for today in Sportgastein
Max 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,189m, with rain below.
Sportgastein has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Sportgastein Snow Report
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Sportgastein 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | Tue 03 | |
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| Wind | NW F2 | NW F4 | NW F3 | ||||
| 2,686m | 3℃
+1cm
| -1℃
 +4cm
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
 | 9℃
 | 8℃
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| W F4 | NE F2 | ||||||
| 2,138m | 7℃
| 4℃
 +1cm
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 14℃
 | 12℃
| 12℃
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| SE F3 | |||||||
| 1,590m | 12℃
| 9℃
| 16℃
| 19℃
| 18℃
| 15℃
| 15℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,349m | varying 2,199m | |||||
| Max Town | 12℃ | 9℃ | 16℃ | 19℃ | 18℃ | 15℃ | 15℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 11℃ | 10℃ | 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.
Sportgastein 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 12℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, light rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,349m to 2,189m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
29
up to 4cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,199m to 1,959m, with rain below.
Max 16℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 19℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Max 18℃
Min 11℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then thunderstorms, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Sportgastein, 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 Sportgastein, 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.
Sportgastein Snow Forecast updated at 11:39 CDT, next update expected 17:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Sportgastein
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaprun | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Gastein | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Heiligenblut / Großglockner | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Rauris | 2cm | 2cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sportgastein
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sportgastein, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sportgastein, 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 Sportgastein 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 Sportgastein 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 Sportgastein 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.