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Bad Gastein Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Bad Gastein Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein

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This is the Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein, Austria for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 02:37 AEST.

Bad Gastein Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected9 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days14cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bad Gastein.

Forecast for today in Bad Gastein

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsLt RainLt Rain

Light rain showers, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,429m to 1,619m, with rain below.

Bad Gastein has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
WindNW F2NW F2
2,700m
2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
1℃
Snow
+6cm
2℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
1,875m
8℃
Light Snow
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
7℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Mixed
1,050m
12℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Lt Rain
13℃
Mixed
13℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,429m
to 1,619m

varying 1,919m
to 1,719m

varying 2,189m
to 1,999m

varying 1,969m
to 1,569m

varying 2,029m
to 1,639m

1,679m

Max Town12℃10℃12℃9℃10℃13℃13℃
Min Town6℃6℃6℃5℃4℃5℃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.

Bad Gastein 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 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsLt RainLt Rain

Light rain showers, rain showers, light rain later.

Snow Line from 2,429m to 1,619m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainLt RainShwrs

Light rain, light rain showers, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,919m to 1,719m, with rain below.

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,189m to 1,999m, 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
08

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,569m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 6cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,029m to 1,639m, with rain below.

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

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 13℃
Min 3℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Bad Gastein, 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 Bad Gastein, 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.

Bad Gastein Snow Forecast updated at 02:37 AEST, next update expected 05:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Bad Gastein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bad Gastein
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Sportgastein7cm 22cm
Kaprun10cm 20cm
Gastein5cm 14cm
Obertauern4cm 10cm
Bad Hofgastein3cm 6cm
Dorfgastein4cm 6cm
Rauris3cm 6cm
Graukogel1cm 2cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bad Gastein

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