Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, Austria for 16 days from 24 April.
Updated 24 April 2025 16:30 AEST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Kitzsteinhorn.
Forecast for today in Kitzsteinhorn
Max 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 9cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then rain later.
Snow falling to 2,319m, with rain below.
Kitzsteinhorn has 24cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Kitzsteinhorn Snow Report
Snow report from Saalbach Hinterglemm (near Kitzsteinhorn)
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| Thu 24 | Fri 25 | Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 3,020m | -3℃
 +9cm
| -6℃
 +15cm
| -2℃
| 0℃
 +1cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 0℃
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| 1,927m | 5℃
 | 2℃
 | 6℃
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
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| 835m | 11℃
| 8℃
| 12℃
| 15℃
| 16℃
| 18℃
| 18℃
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| Snow Line | 2,319m | 2,319m | 2,319m | varying 2,359m | varying 2,359m | ||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ | 18℃ |
| Min Town | 8℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ |
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.
Kitzsteinhorn 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 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
up to 9cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then rain later.
Snow falling to 2,319m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
25
up to 15cm New Snow
Rain first, light rain then rain, clear spells later.
Snow falling to 2,319m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,359m to 2,289m, with rain below.
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,359m to 2,309m, with rain below.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.
This Snow Forecast for Kitzsteinhorn, 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 Kitzsteinhorn, 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.
Kitzsteinhorn Snow Forecast updated at 16:30 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Kitzsteinhorn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
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| Kaprun | 18cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Europa Sport Region | 19cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Bad Gastein | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Bad Hofgastein | 8cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Rauris | 9cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Hochkönig | 4cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Fieberbrunn | 3cm | 3cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Kitzsteinhorn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Kitzsteinhorn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Kitzsteinhorn, 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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 Kitzsteinhorn 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.