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Sportgastein Snow Forecast - 13th March 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 13 March.

Updated 13 March 2025 21:36 AEDT.

Sportgastein Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours31cm
Next 7 Days42cm
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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℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

3cm to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsMixedSnow

Light snow first, light snow showers then clear spells, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.

Powder Alert!

Updated 13 March 2025 21:39 AEDT

Powder Possible :- 29cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sportgastein over the next 2 days.

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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
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSW F3SE F2SW F2
2,686m
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-4℃
Snow
+17cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
-3℃
Snow
+8cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-5℃
Clear
-3℃
Clear
N F2SW F2
2,138m
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-2℃
Snow
+17cm
-1℃
Snow
+6cm
1℃
Snow
+9cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Clear
1℃
Clear
1,590m
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
1℃
Snow
+13cm
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
6℃
Cloud
+2cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,689m
to 1,590m

varying 1,609m
to 1,590m

varying 1,829m
to 1,590m

varying 1,869m
to 1,590m

1,590m

Max Town5℃1℃4℃6℃-2℃3℃5℃
Min Town-2℃-2℃-2℃-1℃-6℃-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.

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℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

3cm to 6cm New Snow

Light SnowLt Snow ShwrsMixedSnow

Light snow first, light snow showers then clear spells, snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

13cm to 17cm New Snow

SnowSnowSnowFog

Snow showers first, snow then heavy snow showers, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,609m to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

1cm to 7cm New Snow

FogLt Snow ShwrsCloudCloud

Fog, light snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,829m to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

2cm to 8cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,869m to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

2cm to 3cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowCloudMixed

Light snow showers first, snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 5℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
19

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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 21:36 AEDT, next update expected 03:00 AEDT.

Snow Forecast near Sportgastein

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sportgastein
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Flattach45cm 50cm
Heiligenblut / Großglockner27cm 34cm
Kaprun17cm 27cm
Bad Gastein18cm 26cm
Gastein18cm 26cm
Bad Hofgastein14cm 19cm
Rauris14cm 18cm
Graukogel11cm 14cm

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.