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Sportgastein Snow Forecast - 20th September 2026

Sportgastein Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 September 2026 04:51 AEST

Snow Forecast for Sportgastein

Snow and Weather from 20 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sportgastein Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Sportgastein?

Sportgastein Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,138m)
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Forecast for today in Sportgastein

Max 17℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedFair

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

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sportgastein from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sun
20		Mon
21		Tue
22		Wed
23		Thu
24		Fri
25		Sat
26
WindSE F2
2,686m
10℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
2℃
Fair
5℃
Clear
7℃
Snow
+1cm
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
11℃
Clear
SE F2
2,138m
14℃
Cloud
7℃
Light Snow
5℃
Fair
9℃
Clear
10℃
Snow
8℃
Light Snow
15℃
Clear
1,590m
17℃
Mixed
11℃
Lt Drizzle
9℃
Fair
12℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
13℃
Lt Drizzle
18℃
Clear
Snow Line

2,082m

varying 2,021m
to 1,928m

varying 2,390m
to 2,082m

varying 2,175m
to 2,082m

Max Town17℃11℃9℃12℃13℃13℃18℃
Min Town5℃5℃1℃-3℃3℃4℃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.

Snow Forecast near Sportgastein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sportgastein
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Kaprun2cm 6cm
Gastein1cm 3cm
Heiligenblut / Großglockner-3cm
Bad Gastein1cm 3cm
Flattach-2cm

Snow Reliability

Sportgastein enjoys reliable snow conditions with an average snow depth of up to 3 meters during peak season. With abundant snowfall typically from December to April, it’s recommended to check J2Ski for the latest snow information.

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.