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Sportgastein Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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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 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 01:30 CDT.

Sportgastein Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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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 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,859m to 1,679m, with rain below.

Sportgastein has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sportgastein Snow Report

Sportgastein Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sportgastein from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Wind
2,686m
-3℃
Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
4℃
Mixed
5℃
Shwrs
4℃
Snow
+1cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
2,138m
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1,590m
5℃
Snow
7℃
Cloud
12℃
Fair
13℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
8℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 1,859m
to 1,679m

varying 2,029m
to 1,899m

varying 2,499m
to 2,459m

varying 2,259m
to 1,959m

varying 2,219m
to 1,919m

Max Town5℃7℃12℃13℃13℃8℃7℃
Min Town2℃2℃2℃3℃5℃5℃4℃

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 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy, snow showers at altitude, light snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,859m to 1,679m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

FogCloudLt RainShwrs

Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,899m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudFair

Fair, cloudy, fair later.

Max 13℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 1cm New Snow

FairMixedLt RainCloud

Fair first, clear spells then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,499m to 2,459m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudStormLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy, thunderstorms, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,259m to 1,959m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleCloudLt RainDrizzle

Light drizzle first, cloudy then light rain, drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,219m to 1,919m, with rain below.

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 01:30 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Sportgastein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sportgastein
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Heiligenblut / Großglockner21cm 31cm
Flattach8cm 30cm
Bad Gastein2cm 9cm
Gastein2cm 9cm
Kaprun3cm 7cm
Bad Hofgastein2cm 6cm
Graukogel4cm 4cm
Dorfgastein1cm 1cm

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.